How to Pronounce "why"
word
/ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ/
HWY, WY
/wˈaɪ/
WY
Definition
Used to ask for a reason or explanation for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ/
British English
/wˈaɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWY, WY
UK
WY
Listen in Context
Why is the sky blue?
Why do you study English?
I don’t know why he left.
Why bother if you’re not going to try?