How to Pronounce "bellwether"
word
ˈbɛɫˌwɛðɝ
BEL-weth-er
bˈɛlwɛðɐ
BEL-weth-uh
Definition
A bellwether is someone or something that leads or indicates a trend, often used for things that show what will happen in the future, especially in business or politics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɫˌwɛðɝ
British English
bˈɛlwɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEL-weth-er
UK
BEL-weth-uh
Listen in Context
This company is a bellwether in the tech industry.
California is often seen as a bellwether state in elections.
The price of oil is a bellwether for the global economy.
Many investors watch this stock because it’s considered a bellwether of the market.