How to pronounce whereabout
Say it like hwer-uh-BOWT. Whereabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOWT).
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US American/ˌhwɛrəˈbaʊt/hwer-uh-BOWT
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hwer
- uh
- BOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whereabout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hwerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does whereabout mean?
adverb
- About where.
Where does whereabout come from?
From where + about.
Words that rhyme with whereabout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whereabout.
Questions about saying whereabout
How do you pronounce whereabout?
Say hwer-uh-BOWT. The American pronunciation is /ˌhwɛrəˈbaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whereabout?
Whereabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOWT). Broken into parts: hwer · uh · BOWT.