To pronounce "belly-up", say BELLY-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
belly-up
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BELLY-up
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"belly-up" has 2 syllables: belly-up.
"Belly-up" has 2 syllables: belly · up.
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