To pronounce "belfries", say BELFR-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛlfɹiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɛlfɹiz/
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"belfries" has 2 syllables: belfr-ies.
noun
"Belfries" has 2 syllables: belfr · ies.
The IPA transcription of "belfries" is /ˈbɛlfɹiz/.
Belfries: A movable tower used in sieges.
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