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How to pronounce only in English

Only
/'oʊnli/

Examples from movies with Only

I'd only ask three beers apiece for each of my co-workers.
The Shawshank Redemption - Tax Advice Scene
It belongs to a peasant, your highness, who only pretended to be a courtier
Ever After - Henry Proposes
I've only eaten a chicken leg and some clear broth since Wednesday.
A Shot in the Dark - Dreyfus Cracks
As far as I know, you're the only man she's ever thought of.
What a Girl Wants - I'm Your Daughter
Go on, insult me. I don't care what you say, only give me the money.
Gone with the Wind - Abasing Herself
The Teacups was the only ride they'd let me on by myself.
Uptown Girls - Molly Opens Up
And as a parent myself, I can only imagine what you must be feeling.
Searching - Detective Rosemary Vick
I was doing it only for my family.
Shrek 2 - Puss in Boots
The only thing you're ever gonna be king of is King of the Stupids!
Shrek the Third - Three Little Squealers
And the only sound is the frantic, but adorable...
Open Season 2 - Vicious Wild Animals
The only respectable thing about you, old sport, is your money.
The Great Gatsby - A Fit of Rage
He sent me an actual invitation. Seems I'm the only one.
The Great Gatsby - The Mysterious Mr. Gatsby
No, that's love, you know. l mean, only...
I Spy - We're Twins
lt's like being snow-blinded, only it ain't no snow,
I Spy - Pseudo-Double Agent
And the only people who would have had access
Flight - I Drank Three Bottles
You were the only one who could do it.
Flight - I Drank Three Bottles

Audio pronunciation of Only

American pronunciation

Only pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Only pronounced by Joanna (female)
Only pronounced by Kendra (female)
Only pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Only pronounced by Salli (female)
Only pronounced by Joey (male)
Only pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Only pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Only pronounced by Amy (female)
Only pronounced by Emma (female)
Only pronounced by Brian (male)

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