How to pronounce belah
Say it like BEE-luh. Belah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of belah
American and British speakers say belah in essentially the same way: /ˈbilə/ in the US and /ˈbiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-luh.
What does belah mean?
- beefwood
Where does belah come from?
Borrowed from Wiradjuri.
Words that rhyme with belah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belah.
Questions about saying belah
How do you pronounce belah?
Say BEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbilə/. In British English it is /ˈbiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belah?
Belah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say belah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbilə/ and the British form is /ˈbiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.