How to Pronounce "owed"
word
/ˈoʊd/
ohd
/ˈəʊd/
ohd
Definition
Past tense of 'owe'. It means to have had a duty to pay someone money, or to have felt that something should be given to someone because of help, kindness, or responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊd/
British English
/ˈəʊd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ohd
UK
ohd
Listen in Context
I owed my friend ten dollars.
She owed her teacher an apology.
We owed a lot for the repairs.
I knew I owed him a call after he helped me move.