How to Pronounce "now what"
expression
ˈnaʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
NOW-wuht
nˈaʊ/ /wˈɒt
NOW-wot
Definition
An informal way to ask what should be done next, especially when something unexpected has happened or there is a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
British English
nˈaʊ/ /wˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOW-wuht
UK
NOW-wot
Listen in Context
The bus left without us. Now what?
I dropped my phone in water. Now what should I do?
We finished the project early. Now what?
Oh great, my car won’t start. Now what?