How to pronounce onlyer
Say it like OHN-lee-er. Onlyer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHN).
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- OHN
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onlyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of onlyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHN-lee-uh.
What does onlyer mean?
- Someone who only adheres to the particular thing mentioned, excluding any alternatives.“A KJV-onlyer believes that the King James Version of the Bible is superior to all other versions.”
Where does onlyer come from?
From only + -er.
Questions about saying onlyer
How do you pronounce onlyer?
Say OHN-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnliər/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onlyer?
Onlyer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHN). Broken into parts: OHN · lee · er.
Is onlyer 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 /ˈəʊnliə/ (OHN-lee-uh).