How to Pronounce Wh-word

To pronounce "wh-word", say WHWORD — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˌwɜː(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˌwɜː(ɹ)d/

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What does wh-word mean?

noun

  1. Any English word that is interrogative and begins with the letters "wh". A question word.
  2. (by extension) Any interrogative word from any language.

Related words

wh-questionq-wordinterrogativew-wordwhyingwh-in-situquestiona-word

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How many syllables are in "wh-word"?▾

"Wh-word" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wh-word"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wh-word" is /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˌwɜː(ɹ)d/.

What does "wh-word" mean?▾

Wh-word: Any English word that is interrogative and begins with the letters "wh". A question word.

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