How to pronounce welly
Say it like WEL-ee. Welly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welly 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of welly
American and British speakers say welly in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛli/ in the US and /ˈwɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEL-ee.
What does welly mean?
- A Wellington boot.
- Force on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor.
- Force or effort.“Come on! Put some welly into it!”
- Very.
Where does welly come from?
Clipping of Wellington boot + -y.
Words that rhyme with welly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of welly.
Questions about saying welly
How do you pronounce welly?
Say WEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛli/. In British English it is /ˈwɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welly?
Welly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say welly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛli/ and the British form is /ˈwɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.