How to Pronounce One-on-one

To pronounce "one-on-one", say ON-eon-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

ON-eon-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “one-on-one”

"one-on-one" has 4 syllables: on-eon-on-e.

What does one-on-one mean?

noun

  1. A contest involving only one player on each side, especially of an activity often involving teams.

    “He was willing to go one-on-one with the District Attorney himself.”

adjective

  1. Involving direct communication between two people.
  2. Involving one attacker and one defender

Synonyms

triple Oone-to-one

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "one-on-one"?▾

"One-on-one" has 4 syllables: on · eon · on · e.

What does "one-on-one" mean?▾

One-on-one: A contest involving only one player on each side, especially of an activity often involving teams.

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