How to pronounce belting
Say it like BEL-ting. Belting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belting
American and British speakers say belting in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɛltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-ting.
What does belting mean?
- A beating with a belt.
- A thorough defeat; a thrashing.
- A system of beltwork, as in a conveyor or other mechanical device.
- present participle and gerund of belt How to pronounce belt
Words that rhyme with belting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belting.
Questions about saying belting
How do you pronounce belting?
Say BEL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belting?
Belting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say belting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.