How to Pronounce Welsh

To pronounce "welsh", say WELSH — one syllable, IPA /wɛlʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/wɛlʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “welsh”

"welsh" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squelch and belch, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: welch, welsch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does welsh mean?

verb

  1. To swindle someone by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.

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Words that rhyme with welsh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squelchbelchwelchkelchfelchbelsheelchekelschwelsch

Related words

welshmanwalesparismonoglotwelchwelswillswalsh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "welsh"?▾

"Welsh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "welsh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "welsh" is /wɛlʃ/.

What does "welsh" mean?▾

Welsh: To swindle someone by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.

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