How to Pronounce Bellying

To pronounce "bellying", say BELLY-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

bellying

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BELLY-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bellying”

"bellying" has 2 syllables: belly-ing. It rhymes with jellying, if that helps it stick.

What does bellying mean?

verb

  1. To position one’s belly; to move on one’s belly.
  2. To swell and become protuberant; to bulge or billow.

noun

  1. A bulging, swelling or billowing shape; the act or state of bulging, swelling or billowing.

adjective

  1. Bulging or billowing.

Synonyms

bulgeconvexitygibbosityprotrusionprotuberance

Words that rhyme with bellying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jellying

Related words

bulgybulgingprotuberantbulbousprotrusiveupbulgingblownabulge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bellying"?▾

"Bellying" has 2 syllables: belly · ing.

What does "bellying" mean?▾

Bellying: To position one’s belly; to move on one’s belly.

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