How to Pronounce Whelm

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɛlm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whelm”

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

What does whelm mean?

noun

  1. A surge of water.

    “the whelm of the tide”

verb

  1. To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.
  2. To throw (something) over a thing so as to cover it.

Synonyms

overwhelmwhemmel

Antonyms

unwhelm

Words that rhyme with whelm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

realmoverwhelmunderwhelm

Related words

overwhelmoverpowerovercomeovertakewhemmelengulfsubmergeincube

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whelm"?▾

"Whelm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whelm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whelm" is /wɛlm/.

What does "whelm" mean?▾

Whelm: A surge of water.

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