How to pronounce welcher
Say it like WEL-cher. Welcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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US American/ˈwɛltʃɚ/WEL-cher
UK British/ˈwɛltʃə/WEL-chuh
- WEL
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of welcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEL-chuh.
What does welcher mean?
noun
- One who welches (i.e. who fails to repay a debt).
Where does welcher come from?
From welch + -er.
Questions about saying welcher
How do you pronounce welcher?
Say WEL-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welcher?
Welcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · cher.
Is welcher 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 /ˈwɛltʃə/ (WEL-chuh).