How Many Syllables Are in Meanwhile

The word Meanwhile has three syllables: mean-while.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Meanwhile

Meanwhile means at the same time as another thing is happening or in the time between two things happening.

How should Meanwhile divide into syllables

The word 'meanwhile' has two syllables. The first syllable 'mean' has one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'm'. The second syllable 'while' has two vowels 'ie' and one consonant 'w'.

Part of Speech - Meanwhile

Meanwhile, I will prepare dinner while you finish your homework.

Sentences with Meanwhile

• Meanwhile, the baby was sleeping while the parents were cooking dinner.
• I will go to the store. Meanwhile, you can start setting up the table.
• The cat was sleeping. Meanwhile, the dog was barking.
• She was working on her project. Meanwhile, her friends were playing outside.
• The doctor was on a break. Meanwhile, the nurse was taking care of the patients.
• The movie was playing. Meanwhile, people were getting their snacks and drinks.
• The teacher was talking. Meanwhile, the students were taking notes.
• The sun was shining. Meanwhile, the clouds were passing by.
• The baby was crying. Meanwhile, the mother was trying to calm him down.
• The traffic was heavy. Meanwhile, the pedestrians were walking on the sidewalk.

Quotes with Meanwhile

• Meanwhile, the world goes on.
• Meanwhile, the rose shadows are lengthening and the garden is growing dark.
• Meanwhile, life goes on.
• Meanwhile, the sky grew blacker and blacker and the world shook with thunder.
• Meanwhile, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.

Number of characters in Meanwhile

9 ( m, e, a, n, w, h, i, l, e )

Unique letters in Meanwhile

8 ( m, e, a, n, w, h, i, l )

Meanwhile Backwards

elihwnaem

How to Pronounce Meanwhile

IPA (International): ˈmi:ˌnwaɪl

ARA (American): ˈmiˌnwaɪl

EPA (English): ˈmi:ˌnwaɪl

MIY-NWAY-L