How to pronounce belote
Say it like beh-LOH-tee. Belote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- beh
- LOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of belote
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-LOT.
What does belote mean?
- A trick-taking card game using a 32 card deck.
Where does belote come from?
Borrowed from French belote.
Words that rhyme with belote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belote.
Questions about saying belote
How do you pronounce belote?
Say beh-LOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /bɛˈloʊti/. In British English it is /bəˈlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belote?
Belote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: beh · LOH · tee.
Is belote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /bəˈlɒt/ (buh-LOT).