Learn the American English pronunciation of "when" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "when"
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Simple pronunciation
wehn
IPA transcription
/wɛn/
Word frequency
54th
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What does "when" mean?
1.to ask or find out the time
2.to ask about the time something will happen
Examples of "when" in a sentence
When is the meeting scheduled for?
I was asleep when the phone rang.
When it starts raining, I stay inside.
How common is "when"?
When is the 54th most common word in English.
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