How to pronounce wherenot
Say it like WAIR-not. Wherenot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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- WAIR
- not
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wherenot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- notKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wherenot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WAIR-not.
What does wherenot mean?
- Other related places; wherever.
Where does wherenot come from?
From where + not; compare whatnot.
Questions about saying wherenot
How do you pronounce wherenot?
Say WAIR-not. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrnɑt/. In British English it is /ˈwɛənɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wherenot?
Wherenot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · not.
Is wherenot 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 /ˈwɛənɒt/ (WAIR-not).