How to Pronounce Below

To pronounce "below", say BEL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɪˈləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “below”

"below" has 2 syllables: bel-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: belleau — easy to mix up when writing.

What does below mean?

adverb

  1. In a lower place.
  2. On a lower storey.

preposition

  1. Lower in spatial position than.

    “The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.”

  2. Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".

    “"By their execution hereof, the Parties incur a legal obligation to pass consideration under this Loan Contract as is set forth below."”

Synonyms

downwardsbeneathunderunderneathdownstairsdownstream

Antonyms

upwardsaloftoverheadupupstairsupstreamaboveover

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Words that rhyme with below

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

beneathunderdownstairsinfraunderneathunderside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "below"?▾

"Below" has 2 syllables: bel · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "below"?▾

The IPA transcription of "below" is /bɪˈləʊ/.

What does "below" mean?▾

Below: In a lower place.

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