How to Pronounce "welcome with open arms"
expression
WEL-kum with OH-puhn ARMZ
WEL-kum with OH-puhn AHMZ
Definition
To be very happy and eager to accept or greet someone or something, showing a lot of warmth and friendliness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɫkəm/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈoʊpən/ /ˈɑɹmz
British English
wˈɛlkʌm/ /wˈɪð/ /ˈəʊpən/ /ˈɑːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL-kum with OH-puhn ARMZ
UK
WEL-kum with OH-puhn AHMZ
Listen in Context
We welcomed her with open arms when she returned home.
The team was welcomed with open arms at the airport.
New ideas are always welcomed with open arms here.
After years abroad, he was welcomed with open arms by his old friends.