American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'what' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "what"

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Simple pronunciation
wuht
IPA transcription
/wət̚/
Word frequency
50th

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What does "what" mean?

  1. asking for or referring to the identity, nature, or purpose of something

Examples of "what" in a sentence

  • What time is it?
  • What is your favorite color?
  • What do you want to eat for dinner?

How common is "what"?

What is the 50th most common word in English.

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