How to pronounce bel
Say it like BEL. Bel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bel
American and British speakers say bel in essentially the same way: /bɛl/ in the US and /bɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL.
What does bel mean?
- A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively.
- Alternative form of bael.
Where does bel come from?
Named after Alexander Graham Bell.
Words that rhyme with bel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bel.
Words that sound like bel
Questions about saying bel
How do you pronounce bel?
Say BEL. The American pronunciation is /bɛl/. In British English it is /bɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bel?
Bel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BEL.
Do Americans and Brits say bel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛl/ and the British form is /bɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bel?
Bel sounds the same as bell, belle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.