Como Pronunciar "what with"

expression

WHUHT-with, WUHT-with

WOT-with

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

Inglês Britânico

wˈɒt/ /wˈɪð

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

WHUHT-with, WUHT-with

WOT-with

Ouça em Contexto

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.