How to pronounce bellies
Say it like BEL-eez. Bellies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bellies
American and British speakers say bellies in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛliz/ in the US and /ˈbɛliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-eez.
What does bellies mean?
- plural of belly How to pronounce belly
- third-person singular simple present indicative of belly How to pronounce belly
Questions about saying bellies
How do you pronounce bellies?
Say BEL-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛliz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellies?
Bellies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say bellies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛliz/ and the British form is /ˈbɛliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.