How to pronounce belches
Say it like BEL-chiz. Belches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belches 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.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belches
American and British speakers say belches in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛltʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈbɛltʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-chiz.
What does belches mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of belch How to pronounce belch
- plural of belch How to pronounce belch
Questions about saying belches
How do you pronounce belches?
Say BEL-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛltʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛltʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belches?
Belches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say belches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛltʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbɛltʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.