How do you pronounce "wherein"?

In American English: /wɛˈrɪn/ (weh-RIN). In British English: /wˈeəɹɪn/ (W-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /wɛˈrɪn/ (weh-RIN). In Australian English: /wˈeəɹɪn/ (W-eh-uhr).

Is "wherein" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /wɛˈrɪn/ (weh-RIN), while in British English it's /wˈeəɹɪn/ (W-eh-uhr).

How to Pronounce "wherein"

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wherein

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/wɛˈrɪn/

weh-RIN

Syllable Breakdown

wɛwhere·rɪnin

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