How to pronounce belonged
Say it like bih-LAWNGD. Belonged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNGD).
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- bih
- LAWNGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belonged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAWNGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of belonged
American and British speakers say belonged in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlɔŋd/ in the US and /bɪˈlɒŋd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LONGD.
What does belonged mean?
- simple past and past participle of belong How to pronounce belong
Words that rhyme with belonged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belonged.
Questions about saying belonged
How do you pronounce belonged?
Say bih-LAWNGD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɔŋd/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɒŋd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belonged?
Belonged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNGD). Broken into parts: bih · LAWNGD.
Do Americans and Brits say belonged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlɔŋd/ and the British form is /bɪˈlɒŋd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.