How to pronounce welter
Say it like WEL-ter. Welter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of welter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEL-tuh.
What does welter mean?
- A general confusion or muddle, especially of a large number of items.
- A tossing or rolling about.
- To roll around; to wallow.
- To revel, luxuriate.
- To rise and fall, to tumble over, to roll.
- Heavyweight. (of horsemen)
Where does welter come from?
From Middle English welteren, equivalent to welt + -er (frequentative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with welter
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Questions about saying welter
How do you pronounce welter?
Say WEL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welter?
Welter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · ter.
Is welter 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 /ˈwɛltə/ (WEL-tuh).