To pronounce "belonging", say BEL-ong-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/
IPA
"belonging" has 3 syllables: bel-ong-ing. It rhymes with longing and wronging, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Where does this document belong?”
“That house belongs to me.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Belonging" has 3 syllables: bel · ong · ing.
The IPA transcription of "belonging" is /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/.
Belonging: To have its proper place.
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