How to pronounce bellboy
Say it like BEL-boy. Bellboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellboy 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.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of bellboy
American and British speakers say bellboy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-boy.
What does bellboy mean?
- A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands.
Where does bellboy come from?
From bell + boy.
Questions about saying bellboy
How do you pronounce bellboy?
Say BEL-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellboy?
Bellboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say bellboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.