How to Pronounce "one at a time"
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪm
WUHN-uht-uh-TYM
wˈɒn/ /ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪm
WON-uht-uh-TYM
Definition
Used to describe doing or handling things sequentially, dealing with one thing before moving onto the next. Often said to encourage patience or order.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
wˈɒn/ /ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN-uht-uh-TYM
UK
WON-uht-uh-TYM
Listen in Context
Please come in one at a time.
Take the cookies one at a time.
Let's answer the questions one at a time.
Guys, talk one at a time so I can hear you.