Number of syllables in the word 'only'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word only.

  1. No of syllables in only : 2
  2. Divide syllables in only : on-ly

More about the word - only

  1. noun
  2. Definition : An only child.
  1. adjective
  2. Synonyms : lone, sole, nonpareil, peerless, unequaled
  3. Definition : Alone in a category.
  4. Definition : Singularly superior; the best.
  5. Definition : Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.
  6. Definition : Mere.
  1. adverb
  2. Definition : Without others or anything further; exclusively.
  3. Definition : No more than; just.
  4. Definition : As recently as.
  5. Definition : Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
  1. conjunction
  2. Definition : Under the condition that; but.
  3. Definition : But; except.

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