How to pronounce whenceforth
Say it like HWENS-forth. Whenceforth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWENS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhwɛnsˌfɔrθ/HWENS-forth
UK British/ˈwɛnsˌfɔːθ/WENS-fawth
- HWENS
- forth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whenceforth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- forthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of whenceforth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WENS-fawth.
What does whenceforth mean?
adverb
- From which place, time, or point forth; forth from which; onward from which.“With great reluctance, he was introduced to pomegranates, whenceforth he refused any other fruit.”
- Forth from what place, time, or point; onward from what place, time, or point.“Whenceforth ought we to maintain radio-silence?”
Where does whenceforth come from?
From whence + forth.
Questions about saying whenceforth
How do you pronounce whenceforth?
Say HWENS-forth. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwɛnsˌfɔrθ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛnsˌfɔːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whenceforth?
Whenceforth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWENS). Broken into parts: HWENS · forth.
Is whenceforth 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 /ˈwɛnsˌfɔːθ/ (WENS-fawth).