SUHM-wuhn
/ˈsʌˌmwʌn/
someone is pronounced SUHM-wuhn (/ˈsʌˌmwʌn/). As a pronoun, an unspecified or unknown person; used to refer to a person without stating exactly who they are.
pronounAn unspecified or unknown person; used to refer to a person without stating exactly who they are.
"Someone left their umbrella in the office."
"Is someone coming to the meeting tomorrow?"
"If someone witnesses a crime, they should report it."
The word "someone" is pronounced /ˈsʌmwʌn/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"someone" sounds like S-o-m-e-o-n-e. The pronunciation follows common English sound patterns.
"someone" is considered beginner difficult to pronounce. Most English speakers can pronounce this word correctly with minimal practice.
"someone" is a pronoun. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "someone" is /ˈsʌmwʌn/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
Common mistakes when pronouncing "someone" include incorrect stress placement and mispronouncing vowel sounds. Listen to the audio example above to learn the correct pronunciation.
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From Middle English somon, combining 'some' (from Old English sum) and 'one' (from Old English ān).
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