Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

one moment

/wʌnˈməʊmənt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.21 in modern English

Syllables
one -mo-ment
IPA
/wʌnˈməʊmənt/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, moment.

Uncountable

intj

Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /wʌnˈməʊmənt/

Usage

Synonyms

just a second hold it right there hold on a minute wait a minute

Antonyms

go on please continue

Questions

How do you pronounce one moment?
The recorded pronunciation is /wʌnˈməʊmənt/.
What does one moment mean?
A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.

How to pronounce one moment

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