Here's why:
* The "o" is followed by a consonant ("w") and then a silent "e". This is a common pattern for long vowel sounds in English.
* The word is pronounced like "own-er".
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check!
Here's why:
* The "o" is followed by a consonant ("w") and then a silent "e". This is a common pattern for long vowel sounds in English.
* The word is pronounced like "own-er".
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check!