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How to pronounce 'when' in American English

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
44th

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What does "when" mean?

  1. 1.to ask or find out the time
  2. 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 44th most common word in English.

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