How to pronounce welding
Say it like WEL-ding. Welding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of welding
American and British speakers say welding in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-ding.
What does welding mean?
- fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
Where does welding come from?
By surface analysis, weld + -ing.
Words that rhyme with welding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of welding.
Questions about saying welding
How do you pronounce welding?
Say WEL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welding?
Welding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say welding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɛldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.