How to pronounce onesie
Say it like WUHN-zee. Onesie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce onesie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WUHN
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onesie 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of onesie
American and British speakers say onesie in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌnzi/ in the US and /ˈwʌnzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN-zee.
What does onesie mean?
- A one-piece garment for an infant or small child, generally worn over a diaper.
- A one-piece adult loungewear jumpsuit.
- A one-piece fashionable streetwear worn mostly by teenagers.
Where does onesie come from?
Genericized trademark from the Gerber Childrenswear brand name Onesies, which became reinterpreted as a plural.
Questions about saying onesie
How do you pronounce onesie?
Say WUHN-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌnzi/. In British English it is /ˈwʌnzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onesie?
Onesie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say onesie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌnzi/ and the British form is /ˈwʌnzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.