How to Pronounce “whereas

word

/hwɛˈɹæz/
wair-AZ
/wˈeəɹəz/
wair-AZ

IPA Transcription

American English

/hwɛˈɹæz/

British English

/wˈeəɹəz/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

wair-AZ

UK

wair-AZ

Listen in Context

Dogs are loyal animals, whereas cats are more independent.

Some people enjoy cold weather, whereas others prefer it warm.

I'm an early riser, whereas my brother likes to sleep in.

She loves action movies, whereas I prefer comedies any day.