How to pronounce wellborn
Say it like WEL-born. Wellborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellborn 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.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wellborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEL-bawn.
What does wellborn mean?
- Of aristocratic or high-ranking birth
Where does wellborn come from?
From well + born.
Questions about saying wellborn
How do you pronounce wellborn?
Say WEL-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlˌbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellborn?
Wellborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · born.
Is wellborn 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 /ˈwɛlˌbɔːn/ (WEL-bawn).