How to Pronounce "welfare"
word
/ˈwɛɫˌfɛɹ/
WEL-fair
/wˈɛlfeə/
WEL-fair
Definition
Welfare means health, happiness, and general well-being. It can also mean government help or financial support given to people who need it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɛɫˌfɛɹ/
British English
/wˈɛlfeə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL-fair
UK
WEL-fair
Listen in Context
The new law aims to improve child welfare.
Some families depend on welfare to pay for food and rent.
We care about the welfare of our workers.
The debate quickly turned into an argument about who should qualify for welfare.