How to pronounce wecht
Say it like WEKT. Wecht is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wecht pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wecht
American and British speakers say wecht in essentially the same way: /wɛkt/ in the US and /wɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEKT.
What does wecht mean?
- A form of sieve used to winnow grain; the weight of its contents.
- To winnow grain using such a device.
Words that rhyme with wecht
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wecht.
Questions about saying wecht
How do you pronounce wecht?
Say WEKT. The American pronunciation is /wɛkt/. In British English it is /wɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wecht?
Wecht is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say wecht the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛkt/ and the British form is /wɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.