whereas

/ˌwɛrˈæz/

Syllables where·as

Stress where-AS

Phonics Breakdown

where

/wɛr/

wh sound

as

/æz/

short a

Meaning

in contrast; while

Sound Reference

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where=/wɛr/(where) + as=/æz/(as)

Example

He prefers tea, whereas she likes coffee.