How to Pronounce Welled

To pronounce "welled", say WELL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /wɛld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɛld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “welled”

"welled" has 2 syllables: well-ed. It rhymes with compelled and unparalleled, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: weald — easy to mix up when writing.

What does welled mean?

verb

  1. To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
  2. To have something seep out of the surface.

    “Her eyes welled with tears.”

Words that rhyme with welled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelledunparalleledyelledimpelledpropelledmeldquelledheldswelleddispelledexpelledfelled

Related words

advantageouslyfortunategoodconsiderablyadvisablesubstantiallyfinecomfortably

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "welled"?▾

"Welled" has 2 syllables: well · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "welled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "welled" is /wɛld/.

What does "welled" mean?▾

Welled: To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.

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