How to pronounce belfried
Say it like BEL-freed. Belfried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- freed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belfried 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.
- freedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of belfried
American and British speakers say belfried in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛlfrid/ in the US and /ˈbɛlfrid/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-freed.
What does belfried mean?
- Furnished with a belfry or belfries.
- Having a belfry or belfries of a specified number or kind.
Where does belfried come from?
From belfry + -ed.
Questions about saying belfried
How do you pronounce belfried?
Say BEL-freed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlfrid/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlfrid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belfried?
Belfried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · freed.
Do Americans and Brits say belfried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛlfrid/ and the British form is /ˈbɛlfrid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.