How to Pronounce Belching

To pronounce "belching", say BELCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛltʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɛltʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “belching”

"belching" has 2 syllables: belch-ing. It rhymes with squelching and welching, if that helps it stick.

What does belching mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act of producing a belch.

Synonyms

burp

Words that rhyme with belching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squelchingwelchingmelching

Related words

burpeructationburpingructationflatulenceruftflatuswindbreak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "belching"?▾

"Belching" has 2 syllables: belch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "belching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "belching" is /ˈbɛltʃɪŋ/.

What does "belching" mean?▾

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

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