How to pronounce Wellington
Say it like WEL-ing-tun. Wellington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- ing
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellington 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wellington
American and British speakers say Wellington in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ in the US and /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-ing-tun.
What does Wellington mean?
- In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.
- Meat or other filling baked in a puff pastry.
Questions about saying Wellington
How do you pronounce Wellington?
Say WEL-ing-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wellington?
Wellington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · ing · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Wellington the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.