How to pronounce welwitschia
Say it like wel-WICH-ee-uh. Welwitschia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICH).
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- wel
- WICH
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Welwitschia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- welKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- WICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of welwitschia
American and British speakers say welwitschia in essentially the same way: /wɛlˈwɪtʃiə/ in the US and /wɛlˈwɪtʃiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: wel-WICH-ee-uh.
What does welwitschia mean?
- Any member of the species Welwitschia mirabilis, a desert plant of southwest Africa.
Where does welwitschia come from?
From the genus name Welwitschia, after Austrian explorer and botanist Friedrich Welwitsch.
Questions about saying welwitschia
How do you pronounce welwitschia?
Say wel-WICH-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /wɛlˈwɪtʃiə/. In British English it is /wɛlˈwɪtʃiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in welwitschia?
Welwitschia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WICH). Broken into parts: wel · WICH · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say welwitschia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛlˈwɪtʃiə/ and the British form is /wɛlˈwɪtʃiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.