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why

/waɪ/

Short answer

The English word why is pronounced /waɪ/. It is spelled W-H-Y and has 3 letters.

Example sentence

Why is the sky blue?

Key facts

English
why
Pronunciation
/waɪ/
Spelling
W-H-Y
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce why?

Why is pronounced /waɪ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell why?

Why is spelled W-H-Y. It has 3 letters.

How do you use why in a sentence?

For example: Why is the sky blue?

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