How to pronounce welch
Say it like WELCH. Welch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce welch. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WELCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WELCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of welch
American and British speakers say welch in essentially the same way: /wɛltʃ/ in the US and /wɛltʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WELCH.
What does welch mean?
- A person who defaults on an obligation, especially a small one.“She's a welch. That watering-can isn't hers: I lent it to her three years ago.”
- To fail to repay a small debt.
- To fail to fulfill an obligation.
Where does welch come from?
Alternative form of welsh, from Welsh.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with welch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of welch.
Words that sound like welch
Questions about saying welch
How do you pronounce welch?
Say WELCH. The American pronunciation is /wɛltʃ/. In British English it is /wɛltʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welch?
Welch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WELCH.
Do Americans and Brits say welch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛltʃ/ and the British form is /wɛltʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as welch?
Welch sounds the same as welsh in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.