How to Pronounce Bellicose

To pronounce "bellicose", say BELL-ic-os-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛləkoʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbɛləkoʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bellicose”

"bellicose" has 4 syllables: bell-ic-os-e. It rhymes with morose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does bellicose mean?

adjective

  1. Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
  2. Showing or having the impulse to be combative.

Antonyms

pacific

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Words that rhyme with bellicose

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moroseclosegrandiosegrossengrosscomatosedoseploceadiposesowcerowsemost

Related words

battlefulcombativeaggressivecontentiouswarlikemilitantbelligerentbelligerence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bellicose"?▾

"Bellicose" has 4 syllables: bell · ic · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bellicose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bellicose" is /ˈbɛləkoʊs/.

What does "bellicose" mean?▾

Bellicose: Warlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.

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