American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'only' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "only"

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Simple pronunciation
ohn-lee
IPA transcription
/ˈoʊn.li/
Word frequency
81st

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What does "only" mean?

  1. sole, just one, without others

Examples of "only" in a sentence

  • I have only one sister.
  • She could only go on Sunday.
  • The store is open only on weekdays.

How common is "only"?

Only is the 81st most common word in English.

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