To pronounce "belles", say BELL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
belles
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BELL-es
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"belles" has 2 syllables: bell-es. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bells, bels, belz — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“In her new dress she felt like the belle of the ball.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Belles" has 2 syllables: bell · es.
Belles: An attractive woman.
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