How to pronounce welsh
Say it like WELCH. Welsh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce welsh. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WELCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welsh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WELCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of welsh
American and British speakers say welsh in essentially the same way: /wɛltʃ/ in the US and /wɛlʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WELSH.
What does welsh mean?
- a native or resident of Wales
- a Celtic language of Wales
- a breed of dual-purpose cattle developed in Wales
- cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt
- of or relating to or characteristic of Wales or its people or their language“the Welsh coast”“Welsh syntax”
Words that rhyme with welsh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of welsh.
Words that sound like welsh
Questions about saying welsh
How do you pronounce welsh?
Say WELCH. The American pronunciation is /wɛltʃ/. In British English it is /wɛlʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welsh?
Welsh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WELCH.
Do Americans and Brits say welsh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛltʃ/ and the British form is /wɛlʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as welsh?
Welsh sounds the same as welch in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.