How to pronounce wherever
Say it like weh-REV-er. Wherever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REV).
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- weh
- REV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wherever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- REVSay 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 wherever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: wair-REV-uh.
What does wherever mean?
- where in the world
Where does wherever come from?
From where + -ever.
Words that rhyme with wherever
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wherever.
Questions about saying wherever
How do you pronounce wherever?
Say weh-REV-er. The American pronunciation is /wɛˈrɛvɚ/. In British English it is /ˌwɛəˈrɛvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wherever?
Wherever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REV). Broken into parts: weh · REV · er.
Is wherever 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 /ˌwɛəˈrɛvə/ (wair-REV-uh).