English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Well Pronunciation
Well is pronounced WEL, IPA /ˈwɛl/.
WEL
US /ˈwɛl/ · UK /ˈwɛl/
Syllables: WEL (1 syllable)
adverb, adjective, noun and interjection: In a good or satisfactory way, in good health, or a deep hole dug to reach water.
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Well in a Sentence
- She plays the piano well.
- He has not been well since the holiday.
- The village still draws its water from a well.
Common Mispronunciations of Well
Not WUUL
Wool rounds the lips all the way through its vowel, and this word keeps them spread.
Not WIL
Will sits higher and tighter in the mouth. Dropping the jaw a little is all that separates the two.
Tip: Well and we'll sound the same for most speakers, so only the writing shows which is meant.
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