How to pronounce wellhouse
Say it like WEL-hows. Wellhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellhouse 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.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of wellhouse
American and British speakers say wellhouse in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈwɛlˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-hows.
What does wellhouse mean?
- A small building that houses a well.
Where does wellhouse come from?
From well + house.
Questions about saying wellhouse
How do you pronounce wellhouse?
Say WEL-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellhouse?
Wellhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say wellhouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.