How to Pronounce "only"
word
/ˈoʊnɫi/
OHN-lee
/ˈəʊnli/
OHN-lee
Definition
Used to indicate that something or someone is the single one or a very small number, or to emphasize something is restricted or exclusive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊnɫi/
British English
/ˈəʊnli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OHN-lee
UK
OHN-lee
Listen in Context
She is the only student in the class.
I have only one apple left.
They arrived only an hour ago.
That’s the only way to solve the problem.