Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does wellywood mean?
The film industry located in Wellington, New Zealand, originally formed by the filming of the Lord of the Rings movies.
Where does wellywood come from?
Blend of Wellington + Hollywood.

How to pronounce wellywood

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “wellywood”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “wellywood”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “wellywood” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.