How to pronounce belittled
Say it like bih-LIT-uld. Belittled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- bih
- LIT
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belittled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of belittled
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-LIT-uld.
What does belittled mean?
- simple past and past participle of belittle How to pronounce belittle
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Questions about saying belittled
How do you pronounce belittled?
Say bih-LIT-uld. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɪtəld/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɪtəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belittled?
Belittled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: bih · LIT · uld.
Is belittled pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈlɪtəld/ (bih-LIT-uld).