How to pronounce welfie
Say it like WEL-fee. Welfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welfie 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of welfie
American and British speakers say welfie in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlfi/ in the US and /ˈwɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-fee.
What does welfie mean?
- A self-taken photograph of one's exercise session.
Where does welfie come from?
Blend of workout + selfie.
Questions about saying welfie
How do you pronounce welfie?
Say WEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlfi/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welfie?
Welfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say welfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlfi/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.