How to Pronounce Belch

To pronounce "belch", say BELCH — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɛltʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbɛltʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “belch”

"belch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squelch and welsh, if that helps it stick.

What does belch mean?

noun

  1. The sound one makes when belching.
  2. Malt liquor.

verb

  1. To expel (gas) loudly from the stomach through the mouth.

    “My father used to belch after having a fine meal.”

  2. To eject or emit (something) with spasmodic force or noise.

    “Yes, we have seen the wrecked cars and the factories belching smoke and the blur of speedy automobiles crowding highways.”

Synonyms

burp

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Words that rhyme with belch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squelchwelshwelchkelchfelchelche

Related words

eructationburpeructburpingbubbleeruptgushupbelch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "belch"?▾

"Belch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "belch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "belch" is /ˈbɛltʃ/.

What does "belch" mean?▾

Belch: The sound one makes when belching.

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