How Do You Spell SOMEWHITHER?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌmwɪðə] (IPA)

Somewhither is a rarely used word that means "to some unspecified place" or "in some unspecified direction". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈsʌmwɪðər/. The first syllable "sum" rhymes with "thumb" and "wither" is pronounced like "with-er", with emphasis on the first syllable. The "-where" suffix is replaced with "-hither", meaning "to this place". Although somewhat archaic, Somewhither is still occasionally used in modern English and can add a touch of elegance to one's writing or speech.

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SOMEWHITHER Meaning and Definition

  1. To some indeterminate place.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SOMEWHITHER

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  • s9mewhither
  • sonewhither
  • sokewhither
  • sojewhither
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Etymology of SOMEWHITHER

The word "somewhither" is derived from the Old English term "hwider", meaning "whither", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic root "hwiðer". "Whither" was used in English to indicate the destination or direction of movement. The addition of "some" before "whither" created "somewhither", which emerged in the 14th century as a compound word. It was commonly used in Middle English literature and poetry. Over time, its usage declined, and it is now considered archaic or obsolete in modern English.

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