How to pronounce Belgian
Say it like BEL-jun. Belgian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Belgian. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEL
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belgian 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Belgian
American and British speakers say Belgian in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛldʒən/ in the US and /ˈbɛldʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-jun.
What does Belgian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people“the Belgian Queen”
- a native or inhabitant of Belgium
Questions about saying Belgian
How do you pronounce Belgian?
Say BEL-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛldʒən/. In British English it is /ˈbɛldʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Belgian?
Belgian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say Belgian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛldʒən/ and the British form is /ˈbɛldʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.