How to Pronounce "one and only"
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈoʊnɫi
WUN and OHN-lee
wˈɒn/ /ˈænd/ /ˈəʊnli
WON and OHN-lee
Definition
Used to emphasize that someone or something is the only example of its kind; often shows affection or admiration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈoʊnɫi
British English
wˈɒn/ /ˈænd/ /ˈəʊnli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUN and OHN-lee
UK
WON and OHN-lee
Listen in Context
She is my one and only friend in the city.
This is the one and only way to solve the problem.
My dad is my one and only hero.
Please welcome the one and only Michael Jordan!