English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
However Pronunciation
However is pronounced how-E-ver, IPA /ˌhaʊˈɛvɝ/.
how-E-ver
US /ˌhaʊˈɛvɝ/ · UK /haʊˈɛvə/
Syllables: how · E · ver (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adverb and conjunction: Used to set what follows against what has just been said.
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However in a Sentence
- The plan is sound. However, it costs too much.
- However hard she tried, the lid would not shift.
- He said nothing, however, about the delay.
Common Mispronunciations of However
Not HOW-e-ver
The middle beat takes the stress, so the word divides how-E-ver.
Not hoo-E-ver
The opening is the ow of now.
Tip: Whatever, whenever and however all put the weight on the middle beat.
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