How to Pronounce Somewhat

To pronounce "somewhat", say SOM-ewh-at — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌmwɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsʌmwɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “somewhat”

"somewhat" has 3 syllables: som-ewh-at. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

What does somewhat mean?

noun

  1. More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
  2. A person or thing of importance; a somebody.

adverb

  1. (degree) To a limited extent or degree.

    “The crowd was somewhat larger than expected, perhaps due to the good weather.”

pronoun

  1. Something.

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Words that rhyme with somewhat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

moderatelyslightlyfairlyreasonablypassablymiddlingsomedealkinda

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "somewhat"?▾

"Somewhat" has 3 syllables: som · ewh · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "somewhat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "somewhat" is /ˈsʌmwɒt/.

What does "somewhat" mean?▾

Somewhat: More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.

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