To pronounce "belligerents", say BELL-ig-er-ents — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"belligerents" has 4 syllables: bell-ig-er-ents. It rhymes with refrigerants, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The UN sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents.”
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"Belligerents" has 4 syllables: bell · ig · er · ents.
Belligerents: A state or other armed participant in warfare
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