How to pronounce belligerence
Say it like buh-LIJ-uh-runs. Belligerence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ).
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- buh
- LIJ
- uh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belligerence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of belligerence
American and British speakers say belligerence in essentially the same way: /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/ in the US and /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LIJ-uh-runs.
What does belligerence mean?
- The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war or violence.
- A feeling of aggression and hostility, characterized by an urge for confrontation and provocation.
Where does belligerence come from?
From belligerent + -ence.
Questions about saying belligerence
How do you pronounce belligerence?
Say buh-LIJ-uh-runs. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/. In British English it is /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belligerence?
Belligerence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ). Broken into parts: buh · LIJ · uh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say belligerence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/ and the British form is /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.