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How to Pronounce "welch"

word

/ˈwɛɫtʃ/
WELCH
/wˈɛltʃ/
WELCH

Definition

To fail to keep a promise or to not pay a debt you owe, especially after saying you would. Usually refers to not paying money you promised.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈwɛɫtʃ/

British English

/wˈɛltʃ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

WELCH

UK

WELCH

Listen in Context

He welched on his bet and didn't pay me.

Don't welch on your promises.

People respect you more if you don't welch.

He made a bet, lost, and tried to welch out of paying.