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How to pronounce welfare
Say it like this: /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
British/ˈwɛlˌfɛə/
What does welfare mean?
nounHealth, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
Shortened form of "welfare spending", "welfare payments", or "welfare assistance".
verbTo provide with welfare or aid.
“welfaring the poor”
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