How to pronounce welterweight
Say it like WEL-ter-wayt. Welterweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL).
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- WEL
- ter
- wayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welterweight 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.
- waytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of welterweight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEL-tuh-wayt.
What does welterweight mean?
- Alternative spelling of welter-weight.
- Alternative spelling of welter-weight.
Questions about saying welterweight
How do you pronounce welterweight?
Say WEL-ter-wayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛltɚˌweɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwɛltəˌweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welterweight?
Welterweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEL). Broken into parts: WEL · ter · wayt.
Is welterweight 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 /ˈwɛltəˌweɪt/ (WEL-tuh-wayt).