To pronounce "belong", say BEL-ong — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈlɒŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɪˈlɒŋ/
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"belong" has 2 syllables: bel-ong. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Where does this document belong?”
“That house belongs to me.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Belong" has 2 syllables: bel · ong.
The IPA transcription of "belong" is /bɪˈlɒŋ/.
Belong: To have its proper place.
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