How to pronounce bellyache
Say it like BEL-ee-ayk. Bellyache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- ee
- ayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellyache 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bellyache
American and British speakers say bellyache in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-ee-ayk.
What does bellyache mean?
- Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.“Eating too much candy can give you a bellyache.”
- To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.“Quit bellyaching about the problem and help us fix it.”
Where does bellyache come from?
From belly + ache.
Questions about saying bellyache
How do you pronounce bellyache?
Say BEL-ee-ayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellyache?
Bellyache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · ee · ayk.
Do Americans and Brits say bellyache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.