How Do You Spell WHELP?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛlp] (IPA)

The word "whelp" is spelled as /wɛlp/. It is a noun that refers to a young offspring of a dog or wolf. The spelling of the word "whelp" can be confusing for some people as it is similar to the word "help" and can be easily misspelled. However, the correct pronunciation of the word is distinct and makes use of a voiceless alveolar stop /p/ at the end, which distinguishes it from similar-sounding words.

WHELP Meaning and Definition

  1. Whelp is a noun that refers to a young offspring of a dog, especially in reference to a dog giving birth to a litter. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to give birth to puppies or to bear young. When used in this sense, it is often used in the context of animals, particularly dogs.

    As a noun, whelp can also be used metaphorically or disparagingly to refer to a young, inexperienced or immature person, especially one with a sense of arrogance or impudence. In this context, it carries a negative connotation and is often used to criticize or belittle someone.

    Additionally, the term whelp has historical usage as a verb or noun in reference to the action or sound of making a loud, shrill cry. However, this usage is less commonly seen in modern language.

    Overall, the word whelp primarily relates to the offspring of dogs and the act of giving birth, but it can also be used figuratively to describe a young and impudent individual. Its usage is relatively specialized and it tends to be most commonly encountered in discussions related to animals or in literary contexts.

  2. • The young of a dog, a lion, a fox, a bear, &c.; a puppy; a young man or youth, in contempt.
    • To bring forth young, as a she-dog, a lion, &c.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WHELP

The word whelp has Old English origins and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word hwelpaz. It is related to other Germanic languages like Middle Dutch welp, Old High German hwelf, and Old Norse hvelpr. These words all have the basic meaning of puppy or young mammal. Ultimately, the Proto-Germanic word can be connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *kwelp-, which means to yelp or to lament.

Idioms with the word WHELP

  • (one's) Venus turns out a whelp

Similar spelling words for WHELP

Plural form of WHELP is WHELPS

Conjugate verb Whelp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whelped
you would have whelped
he/she/it would have whelped
we would have whelped
they would have whelped
I would have whelp
you would have whelp
he/she/it would have whelp
we would have whelp
they would have whelp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been whelping
you would have been whelping
he/she/it would have been whelping
we would have been whelping
they would have been whelping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would whelp
you would whelp
he/she/it would whelp
we would whelp
they would whelp

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be whelping
you would be whelping
he/she/it would be whelping
we would be whelping
they would be whelping

FUTURE

I will whelp
you will whelp
he/she/it will whelp
we will whelp
they will whelp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whelping
you will be whelping
he/she/it will be whelping
we will be whelping
they will be whelping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whelped
you will have whelped
he/she/it will have whelped
we will have whelped
they will have whelped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whelping
you will have been whelping
he/she/it will have been whelping
we will have been whelping
they will have been whelping

IMPERATIVE

you whelp
we let´s whelp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whelp

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whelping
you were whelping
he/she/it was whelping
we were whelping
they were whelping

PAST PARTICIPLE

whelped

PAST PERFECT

I had whelped
you had whelped
he/she/it had whelped
we had whelped
they had whelped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whelping
you had been whelping
he/she/it had been whelping
we had been whelping
they had been whelping

PRESENT

I whelp
you whelp
he/she/it whelps
we whelp
they whelp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whelping
you are whelping
he/she/it is whelping
we are whelping
they are whelping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whelping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whelped
you have whelped
he/she/it has whelped
we have whelped
they have whelped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whelping
you have been whelping
he/she/it has been whelping
we have been whelping
they have been whelping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it whelp

SIMPLE PAST

I whelped
you whelped
he/she/it whelped
we whelped
they whelped