How to pronounce bellicosity
Say it like bel-ih-KOS-ih-tee. Bellicosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOS).
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- bel
- ih
- KOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellicosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- belGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bellicosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bel-ih-KOS-ih-tee.
What does bellicosity mean?
- The characteristic of being bellicose.
Where does bellicosity come from?
From bellicose + -osity.
Words that rhyme with bellicosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bellicosity.
Questions about saying bellicosity
How do you pronounce bellicosity?
Say bel-ih-KOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɛlɪˈkɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌbɛlɪˈkɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellicosity?
Bellicosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOS). Broken into parts: bel · ih · KOS · ih · tee.
Is bellicosity 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 /ˌbɛlɪˈkɒsɪti/ (bel-ih-KOS-ih-tee).