How to pronounce belonging
Say it like bih-LAWNG-ing. Belonging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG).
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- bih
- LAWNG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belonging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belonging
American and British speakers say belonging in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ in the US and /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LONG-ing.
What does belonging mean?
- happiness felt in a secure relationship“with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging”
Where does belonging come from?
From belong + -ing.
Questions about saying belonging
How do you pronounce belonging?
Say bih-LAWNG-ing. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belonging?
Belonging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: bih · LAWNG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say belonging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.