How to pronounce wellhead
Say it like WEL-hed. Wellhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellhead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wellhead
American and British speakers say wellhead in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈwɛlhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-hed.
What does wellhead mean?
- The place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well.
- The source of something; a fountainhead.
- The surface structure of an oil well etc.
Where does wellhead come from?
From well + head.
Questions about saying wellhead
How do you pronounce wellhead?
Say WEL-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellhead?
Wellhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say wellhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.