How to pronounce bellow
Say it like BEL-oh. Bellow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellow 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 bellow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEL-oh.
What does bellow mean?
- The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.
- To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
- To shout in a deep voice.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bellow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bellow.
Questions about saying bellow
How do you pronounce bellow?
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 bellow?
Bellow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · oh.
Is bellow 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).