How to Pronounce Whereabouts

To pronounce "whereabouts", say WHER-eab-outs — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

WHER-eab-outs

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💡 Tip for remembering “whereabouts”

"whereabouts" has 3 syllables: wher-eab-outs. It rhymes with gouts and louts, if that helps it stick.

What does whereabouts mean?

noun

  1. Location; where something is situated.

    “The whereabouts of the escaped snake are unknown.”

adverb

  1. In, at or near what location

    “Whereabouts do you live?”

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Words that rhyme with whereabouts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goutsloutspayoutsshoutsblackoutsblowoutscloutswalkoutsfalloutsthereaboutshereaboutssprouts

Related words

wherelocationdestinationpositioninglocatorlotlocalizationlocalisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whereabouts"?▾

"Whereabouts" has 3 syllables: wher · eab · outs.

What does "whereabouts" mean?▾

Whereabouts: Location; where something is situated.

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