How to pronounce welling
Say it like WEL-ing. Welling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of welling
American and British speakers say welling in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-ing.
What does welling mean?
- present participle and gerund of well How to pronounce well
- The act of something that wells, or issues forth like water.
Words that rhyme with welling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of welling.
Questions about saying welling
How do you pronounce welling?
Say WEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welling?
Welling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say welling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.