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How to pronounce when
Say it like this: /ˈwɛn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does when mean?
advAt what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.
“When will they arrive?”
Used after a noun or noun phrase in isolation to express impatience with an anticipated future event.
“Tank class buff when?”
At an earlier time and under different, usually less favorable, circumstances.
“He's mister high and mighty now, but I remember him when.”
conjAt (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
“Don't forget to signal when (you are) turning right.”
During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.
“Be careful when crossing the street.”
At what time; at which time.
pronWhat time; which time.
“Since when do I need your permission?”
nounThe time at which something happens.
“A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how.”
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