How to Pronounce Somewhere

To pronounce "somewhere", say SOM-ewh-er-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “somewhere”

"somewhere" has 4 syllables: som-ewh-er-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does somewhere mean?

noun

  1. Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.

adverb

  1. In an uncertain or unspecified location.

    “I must have left my glasses somewhere.”

  2. To an uncertain or unspecified location.

    “He plans to go somewhere warm for his vacation.”

Synonyms

someplacesomewheres

Words that rhyme with somewhere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

someplaceanywhereelsewherewheresometimetherehereanything

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "somewhere"?▾

"Somewhere" has 4 syllables: som · ewh · er · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "somewhere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "somewhere" is /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/.

What does "somewhere" mean?▾

Somewhere: Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.

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