How to Pronounce Whenever

To pronounce "whenever", say WHEN-ev-er — 3 syllables, IPA /wəˈnɛvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/wəˈnɛvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whenever”

"whenever" has 3 syllables: when-ev-er. It rhymes with endeavor and clever, if that helps it stick.

What does whenever mean?

adverb

  1. (interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

    “Whenever will I find time to finish that jigsaw?”

  2. At any time.

    “Feel free to visit whenever.”

conjunction

  1. At any time that.

    “Visit whenever you want to.”

  2. At the (single) time that, no matter when.

    “Tomorrow I'll get up whenever the sun rises.”

Words that rhyme with whenever

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endeavorcleverhoweverendeavourleverbevereverneverseverwhateverwhatsoeverwhichever

Related words

anytimewherevereverytimewheresometimewhenoncelorsque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whenever"?▾

"Whenever" has 3 syllables: when · ev · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "whenever"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whenever" is /wəˈnɛvə/.

What does "whenever" mean?▾

Whenever: (interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

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