How to pronounce "throne whereas"

throne whereas

Noun
American
/θroʊn hwɛˈræz/

Syllable Breakdown

throne where as

How natives say throne whereas

British
/θrəʊn wɪərˈæz/

Syllable Breakdown

throne where as

How natives say throne whereas

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'th' sound for 'throne', similar to 'think'.

  • Follow with a long 'r' sound, touching the roof of your mouth.

  • Say 'where' as 'wher', emphasizing the 'w' at the start.

  • End with 'as' by making a quick breathy vowel sound.

Common Mistakes

  • th-ron e-ras (missing 'w' sound)

  • thron-wh er-ez (incorrect stress)

  • tro ne-ras (omitting 'h' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'th' sound for 'throne', similar to 'think'.

  • Use a short 'i' sound in 'where', more like 'where'.

  • Keep the 'r' sound silent at the end of 'thrown'.

  • Finish with 'as' pronounced with a clear 'æ'.

common mistakes

  • th-ron e-ras (missing 'w' sound)

  • thron-wh er-ez (incorrect stress)

  • tro ne-ras (omitting 'h' sound)

FAQ

How do I make the 'th' sound?

Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air out.

Why is 'whereas' stressed on 'as'?

English stresses the last part in some compound words.

Is the 'wh' pronounced like a 'w' in BrE?

Yes, 'wh' is often pronounced with a slight breathy 'h' in BrE.

Definition

throne whereas

A seat of power, contrasted with another idea or object.

Word Family

throne

/θroʊn/

noun

A king's chair

Example: The king sat on the throne.

whereas

/ˌwɛərˈæz/

conjunction

Used to contrast two things

Example: She likes tea, whereas he prefers coffee.

reign

/reɪn/

noun

Period a king or queen rules

Example: Her reign lasted 50 years.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Key difference for 'throne'

- No 'whereas' attachment.

Key difference for 'whereas'

- No initial 'th' sound.

Key difference for 'reign'

- Does not have 'θ' or compound format.

Pro Tips

Tip for 'th'

Practice 'th' sound by saying 'think' and 'thought' frequently.

Compound focus

Divide compound words into parts to practice each distinctly.

Nearby Words

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/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/