How to pronounce bellywash
Say it like BEL-ee-wahsh. Bellywash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- ee
- wahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellywash 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.
- wahshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bellywash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BEL-ee-wosh.
What does bellywash mean?
- A weak or low-quality alcoholic drink.
- A soft drink; pop, soda.
- Nonsense, hogwash, eyewash.“That sounds like total bellywash to me.”
Where does bellywash come from?
Compound of belly + wash.
Questions about saying bellywash
How do you pronounce bellywash?
Say BEL-ee-wahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛliwɑʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛliwɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bellywash?
Bellywash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · ee · wahsh.
Is bellywash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɛliwɒʃ/ (BEL-ee-wosh).