How to pronounce wellbeing
Say it like wel-BEE-ing. Wellbeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- wel
- BEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellbeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- welGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wellbeing
American and British speakers say wellbeing in essentially the same way: /ˌwɛlˈbiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: wel-BEE-ing.
What does wellbeing mean?
- a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous“the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles”
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Words that rhyme with wellbeing
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Questions about saying wellbeing
How do you pronounce wellbeing?
Say wel-BEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɛlˈbiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellbeing?
Wellbeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: wel · BEE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wellbeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌwɛlˈbiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.