How to pronounce belongs
Say it like bih-LAWNGZ. Belongs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNGZ).
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- bih
- LAWNGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belongs 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.
- LAWNGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of belongs
American and British speakers say belongs in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlɔŋz/ in the US and /bɪˈlɒŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LONGZ.
What does belongs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of belong How to pronounce belong
Words that rhyme with belongs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belongs.
Questions about saying belongs
How do you pronounce belongs?
Say bih-LAWNGZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɔŋz/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɒŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belongs?
Belongs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWNGZ). Broken into parts: bih · LAWNGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say belongs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlɔŋz/ and the British form is /bɪˈlɒŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.