How to Pronounce Whelp

To pronounce "whelp", say WHELP — one syllable, IPA /wɛlp/. 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

/wɛlp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whelp”

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

What does whelp mean?

noun

  1. A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.
  2. An insolent youth; a mere child.

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Words that rhyme with whelp

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yelpskelpkelpself-helpshelpdelphelpwelp

Related words

puppuppydoggyruntbelligerentwilldogwolf-whelp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whelp"?▾

"Whelp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whelp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whelp" is /wɛlp/.

What does "whelp" mean?▾

Whelp: A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.

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