How to Pronounce "how come"
expression
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈkəm
HOW-kuhm
hˈaʊ/ /kˈʌm
HOW-kum
Definition
A casual way to ask why something happened or is true; similar to 'why', but more informal and often expressing surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈkəm
British English
hˈaʊ/ /kˈʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOW-kuhm
UK
HOW-kum
Listen in Context
How come you are so quiet today?
How come there is no milk in the fridge?
How come you didn't call me last night?
How come nobody told me about the meeting?