How to Pronounce Bellyache

To pronounce "bellyache", say BELLY-ach-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɛliˌeɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bellyache”

"bellyache" has 3 syllables: belly-ach-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does bellyache mean?

noun

Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.
“Eating too much candy can give you a bellyache.”

verb

To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.
“Quit bellyaching about the problem and help us fix it.”

Synonyms

stomachache tummyache

Words that rhyme with bellyache

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

break opaque forsake ache slake heartache take make undertake shake fake keepsake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bellyache"?▾

"Bellyache" has 3 syllables: belly · ach · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bellyache"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bellyache" is /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/.

What does "bellyache" mean?▾

Bellyache: Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

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