How to pronounce wellpoint
Say it like WEL-poynt. Wellpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellpoint 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.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of wellpoint
American and British speakers say wellpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-poynt.
What does wellpoint mean?
- A small well consisting of a tube hammered into the ground, that can drain water from a construction site.
Where does wellpoint come from?
From well + point.
Questions about saying wellpoint
How do you pronounce wellpoint?
Say WEL-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellpoint?
Wellpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say wellpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.