English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Welcome Pronunciation
Welcome is pronounced WEL-kuhm, IPA /ˈwɛlkəm/.
WEL-kuhm
US /ˈwɛlkəm/ · UK /ˈwɛlkʌm/
Syllables: WEL · kuhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective, noun and verb: Gladly received, or a greeting given to someone arriving.
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Welcome in a Sentence
- You are welcome to stay the night.
- They gave the team a warm welcome.
- The change was welcomed by almost everyone.
Common Mispronunciations of Welcome
Not wel-KOHM
WEL carries the beat, and the come half shrinks to kuhm with no full o left in it.
Not WEL-kuhm-uh
Two beats finish the word, and the e at the end is silent.
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