How to Pronounce Well-rounded

To pronounce "well-rounded", say WELLR-ound-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌwɛlˈɹaʊndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌwɛlˈɹaʊndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “well-rounded”

"well-rounded" has 3 syllables: wellr-ound-ed.

What does well-rounded mean?

adjective

  1. Of a person's development or education, having a balanced variety of attributes.
  2. Of a person's body shape, being plump, shapely or curvaceous.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "well-rounded"?▾

"Well-rounded" has 3 syllables: wellr · ound · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "well-rounded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "well-rounded" is /ˌwɛlˈɹaʊndɪd/.

What does "well-rounded" mean?▾

Well-rounded: Of a person's development or education, having a balanced variety of attributes.

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