How to pronounce bellhop
Say it like BEL-hop. Bellhop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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US American/ˈbɛlˌhɑp/BEL-hop
UK British/ˈbɛlˌhɒp/BEL-hop
- BEL
- hop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellhop 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.
- hopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bellhop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BEL-hop.
What does bellhop mean?
noun
- An employee of a hotel who carries a guest's luggage and runs errands.
- To work as a bellhop.
Where does bellhop come from?
Shortening of bellhopper.
Questions about saying bellhop
How do you pronounce bellhop?
Say BEL-hop. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlˌhɑp/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlˌhɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellhop?
Bellhop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · hop.
Is bellhop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɛlˌhɒp/ (BEL-hop).