How to Pronounce "welterweight"
word
ˈwɛɫtɝˌweɪt
WEL-ter-wayt
wˈɛltəwˌeɪt
WEL-tuh-wayt
Definition
A welterweight is a weight class in sports like boxing and mixed martial arts, usually for competitors between lightweight and middleweight. It also refers to an athlete who competes in this class.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɫtɝˌweɪt
British English
wˈɛltəwˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL-ter-wayt
UK
WEL-tuh-wayt
Listen in Context
He is the new welterweight champion.
She competes in the welterweight division.
The welterweight class is between lightweight and middleweight.
He moved up from lightweight to welterweight last season.