How to pronounce whomever
Say it like hoo-MEV-er. Whomever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEV).
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- hoo
- MEV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whomever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MEVSay 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 whomever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hoo-MEV-uh.
What does whomever mean?
- Whatever person or persons (as object of verb or preposition).“The letter is addressed to whomever it may concern.”
Where does whomever come from?
From Middle English whomever; equivalent to whom + -ever.
Words that rhyme with whomever
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Questions about saying whomever
How do you pronounce whomever?
Say hoo-MEV-er. The American pronunciation is /huˈmɛvɚ/. In British English it is /huːˈmɛvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whomever?
Whomever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEV). Broken into parts: hoo · MEV · er.
Is whomever 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 /huːˈmɛvə/ (hoo-MEV-uh).