How to Pronounce Bells

To pronounce "bells", say BELLS — one syllable, IPA /bɛlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɛlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bells”

"bells" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: belles, bels, belz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bells mean?

noun

  1. A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
  2. The sounding of a bell as a signal.

verb

  1. To attach a bell to.

    “Who will bell the cat?”

  2. To shape so that it flares out like a bell.

    “to bell a tube”

noun

  1. The bellow or bay of certain animals, such as a hound on the hunt or a stag in rut.

Synonyms

campanetintinnabule

Words that rhyme with bells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellspropelsknells

Related words

gongchimecampanadoorbellbuzzerringssignal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bells"?▾

"Bells" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bells"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bells" is /bɛlz/.

What does "bells" mean?▾

Bells: A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.

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