How to Pronounce "whereby"
word
hwɛɹˈbaɪ/, /wɛɹˈbaɪ
wair-BYE
wˈeəbaɪ
WAIR-bye
Definition
A formal word meaning 'by which' or 'through which', used to explain the method or process something happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
hwɛɹˈbaɪ/, /wɛɹˈbaɪ
British English
wˈeəbaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wair-BYE
UK
WAIR-bye
Listen in Context
They made a plan whereby everyone benefits.
There is a rule whereby students must sign in every morning.
We agreed to a system whereby decisions are made by vote.
The company introduced a policy whereby employees can work from home twice a week.