How to pronounce whatsoever
Say it like wuht-soh-EV-er. Whatsoever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EV).
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- wuht
- soh
- EV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whatsoever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whatsoever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: wot-soh-EV-uh.
What does whatsoever mean?
- one or some or every or all without specification“give me any peaches you don't want”“not any milk is left”
Where does whatsoever come from?
From Middle English whatsoever.
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Words that rhyme with whatsoever
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Questions about saying whatsoever
How do you pronounce whatsoever?
Say wuht-soh-EV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌwʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/. In British English it is /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whatsoever?
Whatsoever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EV). Broken into parts: wuht · soh · EV · er.
Is whatsoever 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 /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə/ (wot-soh-EV-uh).