How to pronounce welcoming
Say it like WEL-kuh-ming. Welcoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- kuh
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welcoming 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of welcoming
American and British speakers say welcoming in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-kuh-ming.
What does welcoming mean?
- very cordial“a welcoming smile”
Where does welcoming come from?
From welcome + -ing.
Questions about saying welcoming
How do you pronounce welcoming?
Say WEL-kuh-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welcoming?
Welcoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · kuh · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say welcoming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.