How to pronounce welcomes
Say it like WEL-kumz. Welcomes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- kumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welcomes 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.
- kumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of welcomes
American and British speakers say welcomes in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlkəmz/ in the US and /ˈwɛlkəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-kumz.
What does welcomes mean?
- plural of welcome How to pronounce welcome
- third-person singular simple present indicative of welcome How to pronounce welcome
Questions about saying welcomes
How do you pronounce welcomes?
Say WEL-kumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlkəmz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlkəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welcomes?
Welcomes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · kumz.
Do Americans and Brits say welcomes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlkəmz/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlkəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.