How to pronounce belted
Say it like BEL-tud. Belted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of belted
American and British speakers say belted in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛltəd/ in the US and /ˈbɛltəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-tud.
What does belted mean?
- simple past and past participle of belt How to pronounce belt
- Fitted with a belt.
- Wearing a belt.
- Characterized by a white band around the body.“Belted Dutch cattle”
Where does belted come from?
From belt + -ed.
Words that rhyme with belted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belted.
Questions about saying belted
How do you pronounce belted?
Say BEL-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛltəd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belted?
Belted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say belted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛltəd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛltəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.