American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'whereas' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "whereas"

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Simple pronunciation
wehr-aaz
IPA transcription
/ˌwɛɹˈæz/
Word frequency
2,792nd

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What does "whereas" mean?

  1. used to show how two things are different or to contrast statements

Examples of "whereas" in a sentence

  • I like ice cream whereas my sister prefers cake.
  • She prefers tea whereas I prefer coffee.
  • The first floor is bright whereas the second is dark.

How common is "whereas"?

Whereas is the 2,792nd most common word in English.

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