How to Pronounce Whelmed

To pronounce "whelmed", say WHELM-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

WHELM-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “whelmed”

"whelmed" has 2 syllables: whelm-ed. It rhymes with overwhelmed and helmed, if that helps it stick.

What does whelmed mean?

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 whelmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overwhelmedhelmedunderwhelmed

Related words

overwhelmoverpowerovercomeovertakeunderwhelmedjoyedoverwhelmednonplussed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whelmed"?▾

"Whelmed" has 2 syllables: whelm · ed.

What does "whelmed" mean?▾

Whelmed: To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.

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