How to pronounce somewhat
Say it like SUHM-wuht. Somewhat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- wuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somewhat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of somewhat
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: suhm-WOT.
What does somewhat mean?
- to a small degree or extent“his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory”“the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other”
- to certain extent or degree“pretty big”“pretty bad”
Where does somewhat come from?
From some + what.
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Questions about saying somewhat
How do you pronounce somewhat?
Say SUHM-wuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmˌwʌt/. In British English it is /ˌsʌmˈwɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somewhat?
Somewhat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · wuht.
Is somewhat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌsʌmˈwɒt/ (suhm-WOT).