How to pronounce onetime
Say it like WUHN-tyme. Onetime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onetime 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.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of onetime
American and British speakers say onetime in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌnˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈwʌnˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHN-tyme.
What does onetime mean?
- Alternative form of one-time (“former; past”).
- Alternative form of one-time (“occurring once”).
Where does onetime come from?
From one + time.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying onetime
How do you pronounce onetime?
Say WUHN-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌnˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈwʌnˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onetime?
Onetime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say onetime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌnˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈwʌnˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.