English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
One Pronunciation
One is pronounced WUHN, IPA /ˈwən/.
WUHN
US /ˈwən/ · UK /ˈwɒn/
Syllables: WUHN (1 syllable)
number; also pronoun: The number 1, or a single person or thing already mentioned.
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One in a Sentence
- Only one of the four keys still works.
- That is the one I meant.
- One never knows with the weather here.
Common Mispronunciations of One
Not OHN
The spelling hides a w at the front and a short vowel after it. What comes out is WUHN, with no long o anywhere.
Not OW-nuh
It is a single syllable and the final e is silent. Nothing follows the n.
Tip: One and won are pronounced the same in both standard accents.
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