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How to pronounce 'where' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "where" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "where"

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Simple pronunciation
wehr
IPA transcription
/wɛɹ/
Word frequency
89th

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What does "where" mean?

  1. in or at what place or position

Examples of "where" in a sentence

  • Where did you go on vacation?
  • I don't know where my keys are.
  • Where is the nearest gas station?

How common is "where"?

Where is the 89th most common word in English.

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