welfare

/ˈwɛl.fɛr/

Syllables wel·fare

Stress WEL-fare

Phonics Breakdown

wel

/wɛl/

short e

fare

/fɛr/

r-sound

Meaning

the health, happiness, and living conditions of a person or group; government support for those in need

Sound Reference

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wel=/wɛl/(well) + fare=/fɛr/(fair)

Example

The government increased spending on welfare programs.