How to pronounce somewhere
Say it like SUHM-wair. Somewhere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌmˌwɛr/SUHM-wair
UK British/ˈsʌmˌwɛə/SUHM-wair
- SUHM
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somewhere 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of somewhere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHM-wair.
What does somewhere mean?
adverb
- in or at or to some place“she must be somewhere”
- an indefinite or unknown location“they moved to somewhere in Spain”
Where does somewhere come from?
From some + where.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying somewhere
How do you pronounce somewhere?
Say SUHM-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somewhere?
Somewhere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · wair.
Is somewhere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌmˌwɛə/ (SUHM-wair).