How to Pronounce "wells"
word
/ˈwɛɫz/
welz
/wˈɛlz/
welz
Definition
Deep holes dug in the ground to reach water, oil, or gas below the surface. Most commonly, it means places where people get underground water.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɛɫz/
British English
/wˈɛlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
welz
UK
welz
Listen in Context
The village has three wells.
People get water from these wells.
Many old wells are still in use.
After the storm, the floodwater contaminated several wells.