How to pronounce Belem
Say it like bel-EM. Belem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM).
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- bel
- EM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- belGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Belem
American and British speakers say Belem in essentially the same way: /ˌbɛˈlɛm/ in the US and /ˌbɛˈlɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bel-EM.
What does Belem mean?
- port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin
Words that rhyme with Belem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Belem.
Questions about saying Belem
How do you pronounce Belem?
Say bel-EM. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɛˈlɛm/. In British English it is /ˌbɛˈlɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Belem?
Belem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM). Broken into parts: bel · EM.
Do Americans and Brits say Belem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbɛˈlɛm/ and the British form is /ˌbɛˈlɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.