The phrase "at one elbow" is spelled as /ət wʌn ˈɛlboʊ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The stress is on the second syllable of "elbow" and the first syllable of "one." The "o" in "one" is pronounced as the vowel sound in "up" and the "e" in "elbow" is pronounced as the vowel sound in "bed." This phrase refers to being close to someone, as if sitting or standing next to them, commonly used in the expression "having someone at one's elbow," meaning someone who is physically present and offering assistance or advice.