How to Pronounce "somewhat"
word
/ˈsəmˈwət/
SUHM-wuht
/sˈʌmwɒt/
SUHM-wot
Definition
To a limited degree or amount; a little, but not completely or strongly. It is often used to make statements sound less direct or more careful.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəmˈwət/
British English
/sˈʌmwɒt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHM-wuht
UK
SUHM-wot
Listen in Context
The test was somewhat hard for me.
She looked somewhat tired after work.
I am somewhat busy today.
His answer was somewhat surprising, to be honest.