How to pronounce welt
Say it like WELT. Welt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of welt
American and British speakers say welt in essentially the same way: /wɛlt/ in the US and /wɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WELT.
What does welt mean?
- A ridge or lump on the skin, as caused by a blow or insect bite.
- A strip, especially one around the edge of something (for example, in some old heraldry).
- A strip of leather set into the seam between the outsole of a shoe and the upper, through which these parts are joined by stitching or stapling.
- To cause to have welts; to beat.
- To install welt (a welt or welts) to reinforce.
Where does welt come from?
First use appears c. 1425, a shoemaker's term.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with welt
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Questions about saying welt
How do you pronounce welt?
Say WELT. The American pronunciation is /wɛlt/. In British English it is /wɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welt?
Welt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WELT.
Do Americans and Brits say welt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛlt/ and the British form is /wɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.