How to Pronounce Belligerent

To pronounce "belligerent", say BELL-ig-er-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “belligerent”

"belligerent" has 4 syllables: bell-ig-er-ent. It rhymes with refrigerant and beligerent, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beligerent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does belligerent mean?

noun

  1. A state or other armed participant in warfare

    “The UN sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents.”

adjective

  1. Engaged in warfare, warring.
  2. Eager to go to war, warlike.

Synonyms

aggressiveantagonisticbellicosecombativecontentiouspugnaciousquarrelsometruculent

Words that rhyme with belligerent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refrigerantbeligerent

Related words

warringmilitantfightingbattlerfightercombatantaggressivescrapper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "belligerent"?▾

"Belligerent" has 4 syllables: bell · ig · er · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "belligerent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "belligerent" is /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/.

What does "belligerent" mean?▾

Belligerent: A state or other armed participant in warfare

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