How to pronounce whomsoever
Say it like hoom-soh-EV-er. Whomsoever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EV).
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- hoom
- soh
- EV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whomsoever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hoomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whomsoever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoom-soh-EV-uh.
What does whomsoever mean?
- Whatever person or persons (as object of a verb or preposition): emphasised or elaborated form of whomever.“We shall tell the good news to whomsoever we meet.”
Where does whomsoever come from?
From Middle English whom so evere, whom soever, whom-so-ever, whom-so-evere, whomsoever, whom-so-evyr.
Questions about saying whomsoever
How do you pronounce whomsoever?
Say hoom-soh-EV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌhumsoʊˈɛvər/. In British English it is /ˌhuːmsəʊˈɛvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whomsoever?
Whomsoever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EV). Broken into parts: hoom · soh · EV · er.
Is whomsoever 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 /ˌhuːmsəʊˈɛvə/ (hoom-soh-EV-uh).