How to pronounce belittles
Say it like bih-LIT-ulz. Belittles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- bih
- LIT
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belittles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of belittles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-LIT-ulz.
What does belittles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of belittle How to pronounce belittle
Words that rhyme with belittles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belittles.
Questions about saying belittles
How do you pronounce belittles?
Say bih-LIT-ulz. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɪtəlz/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɪtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belittles?
Belittles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: bih · LIT · ulz.
Is belittles 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 /bɪˈlɪtəlz/ (bih-LIT-ulz).