How to pronounce unwelcome
Say it like un-WEL-kum. Unwelcome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL).
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- un
- WEL
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwelcome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unwelcome
American and British speakers say unwelcome in essentially the same way: /ənˈwɛlkəm/ in the US and /ənˈwɛlkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-WEL-kum.
What does unwelcome mean?
- Not welcome.
- To treat as unwelcome.
Where does unwelcome come from?
From Middle English unwelcome, unwelcum; equivalent to un- + welcome.
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Questions about saying unwelcome
How do you pronounce unwelcome?
Say un-WEL-kum. The American pronunciation is /ənˈwɛlkəm/. In British English it is /ənˈwɛlkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwelcome?
Unwelcome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEL). Broken into parts: un · WEL · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say unwelcome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈwɛlkəm/ and the British form is /ənˈwɛlkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.