How to Pronounce “only”
word
/ˈoʊnɫi/
OHN-lee
/ˈəʊnli/
OHN-lee
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊnɫi/
British English
/ˈəʊnli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OHN-lee
UK
OHN-lee
Listen in Context
That’s the only way to solve the problem.
She’s the only one who understands me.
I have only one apple left.
They arrived only an hour ago.