wherefore

Phonetic Respelling: [ hwair-fawr, -fohr, wair- ]

Definition:

adv. for what reason; why. n. the purpose cause or reason.

Sentence:

Wherefore is the king so unhappy?

More example sentences:

Wherefore is the king so unhappy?

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Synonyms:

what reason; why; for what reason

Antonyms:

because

How many syllables in wherefore?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide wherefore into syllables:

where-fore

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