How to pronounce bellyless
Say it like BEL-ee-lus. Bellyless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- ee
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellyless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bellyless
American and British speakers say bellyless in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛliləs/ in the US and /ˈbɛliləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-ee-lus.
What does bellyless mean?
- Lacking a belly.
Where does bellyless come from?
From belly + -less.
Questions about saying bellyless
How do you pronounce bellyless?
Say BEL-ee-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛliləs/. In British English it is /ˈbɛliləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellyless?
Bellyless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · ee · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say bellyless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛliləs/ and the British form is /ˈbɛliləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.