How to pronounce fanbelt
Say it like FAN-belt. Fanbelt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- belt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanbelt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- beltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fanbelt
American and British speakers say fanbelt in essentially the same way: /ˈfænˌbɛlt/ in the US and /ˈfænˌbɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-belt.
What does fanbelt mean?
- A belt which turns a cooling fan in a car engine.
Where does fanbelt come from?
From fan + belt.
Questions about saying fanbelt
How do you pronounce fanbelt?
Say FAN-belt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænˌbɛlt/. In British English it is /ˈfænˌbɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanbelt?
Fanbelt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · belt.
Do Americans and Brits say fanbelt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænˌbɛlt/ and the British form is /ˈfænˌbɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.