How to Pronounce "number one"
expression
ˈnəmbɝ/ /ˈwən
NUM-ber WUN
ˈnʌmbə/ /wˈɒn
NUM-buh WON
Definition
'Number one' can mean the first in a series, the most important, or the best. In slang, it can also mean urination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnəmbɝ/ /ˈwən
British English
ˈnʌmbə/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUM-ber WUN
UK
NUM-buh WON
Listen in Context
This song is number one in the charts.
My mom is my number one supporter.
You should always wash your hands after doing number one.
If you want to be number one, you have to train hard every day.