American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'once' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "once" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "once"

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Simple pronunciation
wuhns
IPA transcription
/wəns/
Word frequency
209th

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What does "once" mean?

  1. 1.at one time in the past
  2. 2.as soon as, or at the moment when

Examples of "once" in a sentence

  • I ate there once with my friends.
  • Once we arrive, we can relax.
  • Once upon a time in a faraway land...

How common is "once"?

Once is the 209th most common word in English.

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