How to pronounce belonger
Say it like bih-LAWNG-er. Belonger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- bih
- LAWNG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belonger 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.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of belonger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-LONG-uh.
What does belonger mean?
- One who belongs; a member.
- One who has close ties to a specific overseas territory, normally by ancestry, and is therefore granted certain rights.
Where does belonger come from?
From belong + -er.
Questions about saying belonger
How do you pronounce belonger?
Say bih-LAWNG-er. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɔŋɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɒŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belonger?
Belonger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: bih · LAWNG · er.
Is belonger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɪˈlɒŋə/ (bih-LONG-uh).