How to pronounce whatevs
Say it like WUHT-evz. Whatevs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHT).
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- WUHT
- evz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whatevs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- evzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of whatevs
American and British speakers say whatevs in essentially the same way: /ˈwʌˌtɛvz/ in the US and /ˈwɒˌtɛvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOT-evz.
What does whatevs mean?
- Whatever.
- Whatever.
Where does whatevs come from?
Clipping of whatever + -s (hypocoristic suffix).
Questions about saying whatevs
How do you pronounce whatevs?
Say WUHT-evz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌˌtɛvz/. In British English it is /ˈwɒˌtɛvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whatevs?
Whatevs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHT). Broken into parts: WUHT · evz.
Do Americans and Brits say whatevs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʌˌtɛvz/ and the British form is /ˈwɒˌtɛvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.