How to Pronounce "what's new"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
WUHTS-NOO or WUHTS-NYOO
wɒts/ /njˈuː
WOTS-NYOO
Definition
A casual greeting used to ask if there is any news, change, or interesting update in someone's life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
British English
wɒts/ /njˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS-NOO or WUHTS-NYOO
UK
WOTS-NYOO
Listen in Context
What's new?
Hi Tom, what's new at work?
I saw my friend and said, 'What's new?'
Hey, what's new with your family?