otherwise

/ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Syllables oth·er·wise

Stress OTH-er-wise

Phonics Breakdown

oth

/ʌð/

voiced th

er

/ər/

er schwa

wise

/waɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else

Sound Reference

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oth=/ʌð/(other) + er=/ər/(teacher) + wise=/waɪz/(wise)

Example

Wear a coat, otherwise you will be cold.