How to pronounce Belgique
Say it like bel-ZHEEK. Belgique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHEEK).
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- bel
- ZHEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belgique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- belKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZHEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Belgique
American and British speakers say Belgique in essentially the same way: /bɛlˈʒik/ in the US and /bɛlˈʒiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bel-ZHEEK.
What does Belgique mean?
- a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Words that rhyme with Belgique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Belgique.
Questions about saying Belgique
How do you pronounce Belgique?
Say bel-ZHEEK. The American pronunciation is /bɛlˈʒik/. In British English it is /bɛlˈʒiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Belgique?
Belgique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHEEK). Broken into parts: bel · ZHEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say Belgique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛlˈʒik/ and the British form is /bɛlˈʒiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.