How to Pronounce "what with"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
WHUHT-with, WUHT-with
wˈɒt/ /wˈɪð
WOT-with
Definition
Used before listing reasons or circumstances to explain why something happens or to describe a difficult situation. It helps set the background for what comes next.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
wˈɒt/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHUHT-with, WUHT-with
UK
WOT-with
Listen in Context
What with the rain and traffic, I was late to work.
What with exams and homework, she has no free time.
He's tired, what with working late every night.
What with the kids being sick and my car breaking down, it's been a rough week.