How do you pronounce "wherever"?

In American English: /wɛˈrɛvɝ/ (weh-REHV-ur). In British English: /wˌɛəɹˈɛvə/ (w-eh-UHR-ehv). In Canadian English: /wɛˈrɛvɝ/ (weh-REHV-ur). In Australian English: /weəɹˈɛvə/ (weh-uhr-EHV-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /wɛˈrɛvɝ/ (weh-REHV-ur), while in British English it's /wˌɛəɹˈɛvə/ (w-eh-UHR-ehv).

How to Pronounce "wherever"

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wherever

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/wɛˈrɛvɝ/

weh-REHV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wɛwher·rɛvev·ɝer

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