How to pronounce whereupon
Say it like wer-uh-PON. Whereupon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON).
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- wer
- uh
- PON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whereupon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- werGive 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.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of whereupon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: wair-ruh-PON.
Other ways to say whereupon
Whereupon also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HWER-uh-PAHN /ˈhwɛrəˈpɑn/
What does whereupon mean?
- After which; in consequence; at which point.“The network went down, whereupon I made a cup of tea”
- Upon which.“the wet cliff whereupon he stood”
Where does whereupon come from?
From Middle English wherupon; equivalent to where- + upon.
Words that rhyme with whereupon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whereupon.
Questions about saying whereupon
How do you pronounce whereupon?
Say wer-uh-PON. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɛrəˈpɑn/. In British English it is /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whereupon?
Whereupon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON). Broken into parts: wer · uh · PON.
Is whereupon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ (wair-ruh-PON).