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When: how to say it, spell it and use it

when

/wen/

Short answer

The English word when is pronounced /wen/. It is spelled W-H-E-N and has 4 letters.

Example sentence

When is your birthday?

Key facts

English
when
Pronunciation
/wen/
Spelling
W-H-E-N
Number of letters
4
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How do you pronounce when?

When is pronounced /wen/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell when?

When is spelled W-H-E-N. It has 4 letters.

How do you use when in a sentence?

For example: When is your birthday?

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