How to pronounce bello
Say it like BEL-oh. Bello has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bello 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEL-oh.
What does bello mean?
- A young man; sweetheart.
Where does bello come from?
From Italian bello (“man; fella”).
Words that rhyme with bello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bello.
Words that sound like bello
Questions about saying bello
How do you pronounce bello?
Say BEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bello?
Bello has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · oh.
Is bello pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛləʊ/ (BEL-oh).
What words sound the same as bello?
Bello sounds the same as bellow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.