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.