How to Pronounce "one too many"
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmɛni
WUHN TOO MEN-ee
wˈɒn/ /tˈuː/ /mˈɛni
WON TOO MEN-ee
Definition
'One too many' is an informal way to say someone has drunk too much alcohol, usually just a bit more than they should have.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmɛni
British English
wˈɒn/ /tˈuː/ /mˈɛni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN TOO MEN-ee
UK
WON TOO MEN-ee
Listen in Context
He had one too many at the party last night.
After one too many, he couldn't walk straight.
She often has one too many on weekends.
Looks like you've had one too many, maybe it's time for some water.