How to pronounce welfarist
Say it like WEL-fer-ist. Welfarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- fer
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welfarist 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of welfarist
American and British speakers say welfarist in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlfɛrɪst/ in the US and /ˈwɛlfɛərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-fair-ist.
What does welfarist mean?
- Someone who supports welfare, especially of animals.
- A supporter of the politics or principles of the welfare state.
- Pertaining to support for the politics or principles of the welfare state.
Where does welfarist come from?
From welfare + -ist.
Questions about saying welfarist
How do you pronounce welfarist?
Say WEL-fer-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlfɛrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlfɛərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welfarist?
Welfarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · fer · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say welfarist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlfɛrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlfɛərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.