To pronounce "belling", say BELL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɛlɪŋ/
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"belling" has 2 syllables: bell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and dwelling, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: behling — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Belling" has 2 syllables: bell · ing.
The IPA transcription of "belling" is /ˈbɛlɪŋ/.
Belling: Bellowing; the sound of a male deer during the rutting season
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