How to pronounce welder
Say it like WEL-der. Welder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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US American/ˈwɛldɚ/WEL-der
UK British/ˈwɛldə/WEL-duh
- WEL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of welder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEL-duh.
What does welder mean?
noun
- One who welds, that is, unites pieces of steel, aluminum, or other metals by welding.
- A machine that a human operator uses for welding.
- A robotic machine that welds automatically.
- A manager; an actual occupant; a land-tenant holding under the farmer or middleman.
Where does welder come from?
From weld + -er.
Questions about saying welder
How do you pronounce welder?
Say WEL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welder?
Welder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · der.
Is welder 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 /ˈwɛldə/ (WEL-duh).