How to pronounce dwelt
Say it like DWELT. Dwelt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DWELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwelt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dwelt
American and British speakers say dwelt in essentially the same way: /dwɛlt/ in the US and /dwɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DWELT.
What does dwelt mean?
- simple past and past participle of dwell How to pronounce dwell
Words that rhyme with dwelt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dwelt.
Questions about saying dwelt
How do you pronounce dwelt?
Say DWELT. The American pronunciation is /dwɛlt/. In British English it is /dwɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwelt?
Dwelt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DWELT.
Do Americans and Brits say dwelt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dwɛlt/ and the British form is /dwɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.