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American English pronunciation
How to pronounce 'however' in American English
Learn the American English pronunciation of "however" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "however"
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- Simple pronunciation
- how-eh-ver
- IPA transcription
- /ˌhaʊˈɛ.vɚ/
- Word frequency
- 222nd
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What does "however" mean?
- used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously
Examples of "however" in a sentence
- I like it, however it's expensive.
- However hard he tried, he failed.
- You can come with us, however you'll have to pay.
How common is "however"?
However is the 222nd most common word in English.
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