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How to pronounce what
Say it like this: /wɒt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does what mean?
detWhich, especially which of an open-ended set of possibilities.
“What time is it?”
Which.
“I know what colour I am going to use.”
Any ... that; all ... that; whatever.
“What money I earn is soon spent.”
pronWhich thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.
“What is your name?”
That which; those that; the thing(s) that.
“What is amazing is his boundless energy.”
Anything that; all that; whatever.
“What is mine is yours.”
advIn what way; to what extent.
“What do you care?”
Used before a prepositional phrase to emphasise that something is taken into consideration as a cause or reason; usually used in combination with 'with' (see what with), and much less commonly with ot
intjAn expression of surprise or disbelief.
“What! That’s amazing!”
What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.
“What? I'm busy.”
What did you say? I beg your pardon? This usage is often considered impolite, with the more polite "Pardon?" or "Excuse me?" preferred.
“— Could I have some of those aarrrrrr mmmm ... — What?”
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