How to Pronounce "welshed"
word
ˈwɛɫʃ/, /ˈwɛɫtʃ
WELSHD
wˈɛlʃɛd
WELSH-t
Definition
To 'welsh' means to fail to pay someone what you owe, especially from a bet or agreement. 'Welshed' is the past tense: it means someone did not keep their promise or refused to pay after agreeing to something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɫʃ/, /ˈwɛɫtʃ
British English
wˈɛlʃɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WELSHD
UK
WELSH-t
Listen in Context
He welshed on his bet and refused to pay.
They felt cheated when she welshed on the agreement.
My friend welshed on his promise to return my book.
I can't believe he welshed after all those promises.