How to pronounce wellwater
Say it like WEL-waw-ter. Wellwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellwater 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.
- wawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wellwater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WEL-waw-tuh.
What does wellwater mean?
- Water taken from a well, i.e. a hole in the ground which acts as a source of water.
Where does wellwater come from?
From Middle English welle-water, from Old English wiellewæter (“springwater”), equivalent to well + water.
Questions about saying wellwater
How do you pronounce wellwater?
Say WEL-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛlwɔtər/. In British English it is /ˈwɛlwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellwater?
Wellwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · waw · ter.
Is wellwater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɛlwɔːtə/ (WEL-waw-tuh).