How to pronounce somewhile
Say it like SUHM-wyle. Somewhile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- wyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somewhile 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.
- wyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of somewhile
American and British speakers say somewhile in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmwaɪl/ in the US and /ˈsʌmwaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-wyle.
What does somewhile mean?
- Sometimes; from time to time; at times
- At a certain time; at one time; for a non-defined length of time
Where does somewhile come from?
From Middle English summehwile, summewile, sumwile, equivalent to some + while.
Questions about saying somewhile
How do you pronounce somewhile?
Say SUHM-wyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmwaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmwaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somewhile?
Somewhile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · wyle.
Do Americans and Brits say somewhile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmwaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmwaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.