How to pronounce belling
Say it like BEL-ing. Belling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belling
American and British speakers say belling in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-ing.
What does belling mean?
- Bellowing; the sound of a male deer during the rutting season
- A shivaree.
- present participle and gerund of bell How to pronounce bell
Where does belling come from?
From Middle English bellynge, equivalent to bell + -ing.
Words that rhyme with belling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belling.
Questions about saying belling
How do you pronounce belling?
Say BEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belling?
Belling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say belling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.