How to pronounce belfie
Say it like BEL-fee. Belfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belfie 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of belfie
American and British speakers say belfie in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛlfi/ in the US and /ˈbɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-fee.
What does belfie mean?
- A self-taken photograph of one's own buttocks.
Where does belfie come from?
Blend of butt + selfie or bum + selfie.
Questions about saying belfie
How do you pronounce belfie?
Say BEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlfi/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belfie?
Belfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say belfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛlfi/ and the British form is /ˈbɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.