How to pronounce oner
Say it like WUHN-er. Oner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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US American/ˈwʌnər/WUHN-er
UK British/ˈwʌnə/WUHN-uh
- WUHN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUHN-uh.
What does oner mean?
noun
- An extraordinary individual or thing.
- A small marble of little worth in children's games.
- A conker that has won one match.
Where does oner come from?
From one + -er.
Questions about saying oner
How do you pronounce oner?
Say WUHN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌnər/. In British English it is /ˈwʌnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oner?
Oner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · er.
Is oner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwʌnə/ (WUHN-uh).