How to Pronounce "whereupon"
word
ˈhwɛɹəˈpɑn/, /ˈwɛɹəˈpɑn
WAIR-uh-PAHN
wˈeəɹəpˌɒn
WAIR-uh-PON
Definition
Used to show that one thing happened immediately after another, or as a result of it. It is formal and often used in writing to connect events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛɹəˈpɑn/, /ˈwɛɹəˈpɑn
British English
wˈeəɹəpˌɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR-uh-PAHN
UK
WAIR-uh-PON
Listen in Context
He finished his speech, whereupon everyone clapped.
She signed the contract, whereupon the deal was complete.
The lights went out, whereupon everyone screamed.
They finally arrived at the station, whereupon it started to rain heavily.