How to pronounce whosever
Say it like HOO-zev-er. Whosever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- zev
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whosever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zevGive this part a little weight. 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 whosever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOO-zev-uh.
What does whosever mean?
- Of whomever; belonging or related to whichever person or persons; whoever's.“Whosever sunglasses these are will have to pick them up tomorrow.”
- That of whomever; that which belongs or is related to whatever person or persons; whoever's.
Where does whosever come from?
From whose + -ever.
Questions about saying whosever
How do you pronounce whosever?
Say HOO-zev-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuˌzɛvər/. In British English it is /ˈhuːˌzɛvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whosever?
Whosever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · zev · er.
Is whosever 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 /ˈhuːˌzɛvə/ (HOO-zev-uh).