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How to pronounce however
Say it like this: /haʊˈɛvɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/haʊˈɛvɚ/
What does however mean?
advNevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
“She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.”
In contrast.
“The conference itself went very well. The party afterwards, however, was a disaster.”
Regardless of how; no matter how
“However much I study, I never get good grades.”
conjBut, yet, though, although.
“*She wanted to go, however she decided against it.”
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