How to Pronounce "whelp"
word
wɛlp
WELP
wˈɛlp
WELP
Definition
A 'whelp' is a young offspring of certain animals, especially a puppy, or refers to the act of giving birth to such young. Rarely, it can mean a rude young person.
IPA Transcription
American English
wɛlp
British English
wˈɛlp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WELP
UK
WELP
Listen in Context
The dog has five whelps.
The lioness protected her whelps from danger.
Wolves usually whelp in the spring.
Sadly, only two of the whelps survived the harsh winter.