To pronounce "one-time", say ON-et-im-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ON-et-im-e
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"one-time" has 4 syllables: on-et-im-e. It rhymes with intime and run-time, if that helps it stick.
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“He was the one-time president of the club.”
“He was an eloquent speaker, and his slip of the tongue was a one-time error.”
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"One-time" has 4 syllables: on · et · im · e.
One-time: The police.
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