How to pronounce wherewithal
Say it like WEH-er-wih-thawl. Wherewithal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEH).
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- WEH
- er
- wih
- thawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wherewithal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEHSay 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wherewithal
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAIR-wih-thawl.
What does wherewithal mean?
- The ability and means required to accomplish some task.“I would like to help your project, but I do not have the wherewithal.”
Where does wherewithal come from?
From where- + withal.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying wherewithal
How do you pronounce wherewithal?
Say WEH-er-wih-thawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛɚwɪðɔl/. In British English it is /ˈwɛəwɪðɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wherewithal?
Wherewithal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEH). Broken into parts: WEH · er · wih · thawl.
Is wherewithal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈwɛəwɪðɔːl/ (WAIR-wih-thawl).