How to pronounce girthweld
Say it like GUR-thweld. Girthweld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- thweld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girthweld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thweldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of girthweld
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-thweld.
What does girthweld mean?
- A circumferential weld that joins two cylindrical sections, such as pipes or pressure vessels, by welding around their perimeter. Girth welds are commonly used in pipeline construction.
Where does girthweld come from?
From girth + weld.
Questions about saying girthweld
How do you pronounce girthweld?
Say GUR-thweld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝˌθwɛld/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːˌθwɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girthweld?
Girthweld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · thweld.
Is girthweld pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɜːˌθwɛld/ (GUR-thweld).