How to pronounce wellies
Say it like WEL-eez. Wellies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wellies
American and British speakers say wellies in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛliz/ in the US and /ˈwɛliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-eez.
What does wellies mean?
- Wellington boots.
Where does wellies come from?
Clipping of Wellingtons.
Questions about saying wellies
How do you pronounce wellies?
Say WEL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛliz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellies?
Wellies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say wellies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛliz/ and the British form is /ˈwɛliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.