How to Pronounce Wellhead

To pronounce "wellhead", say WELLH-ead — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛlhɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwɛlhɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wellhead”

"wellhead" has 2 syllables: wellh-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does wellhead mean?

noun

  1. The place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well.
  2. The source of something; a fountainhead.

Words that rhyme with wellhead

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

wellspringwaterheadheadwaterheadwater-holeheadstreamwatershed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wellhead"?▾

"Wellhead" has 2 syllables: wellh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "wellhead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wellhead" is /ˈwɛlhɛd/.

What does "wellhead" mean?▾

Wellhead: The place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well.

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