How to Pronounce "whithersoever"
word
ˌwɪðɚsoʊˈɛvɚ
WITH-er-soh-EV-er
ˌwɪðəsəʊˈɛvə
WITH-uh-soh-EV-uh
Definition
An old-fashioned and very formal way to say 'to whatever place' or 'wherever'. It means 'to any place that' someone or something might go.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌwɪðɚsoʊˈɛvɚ
British English
ˌwɪðəsəʊˈɛvə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH-er-soh-EV-er
UK
WITH-uh-soh-EV-uh
Listen in Context
Whithersoever you go, may happiness follow you.
The king promised to protect his people whithersoever they traveled.
She will follow her dreams whithersoever they may lead.
In ancient texts, you'll often see phrases like, "Whithersoever thou goest, I will go."