How to Pronounce Belting

To pronounce "belting", say BELT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛltɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɛltɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “belting”

"belting" has 2 syllables: belt-ing. It rhymes with pelting and melting, if that helps it stick.

What does belting mean?

verb

  1. To encircle.

    “The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.”

  2. To fasten a belt on.

    “Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.”

noun

  1. A beating with a belt.
  2. A thorough defeat; a thrashing.

adjective

  1. Very good; exceptional (can also be used adverbially)

    “She cooks belting good food.”

Synonyms

gulppoundslurpcirclegirdlesurroundbucklefasten

Words that rhyme with belting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peltingmeltingsmeltingfeltingweltingeltingkelting

Related words

swathrapwhackwhangbashknocksmashbang

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "belting"?▾

"Belting" has 2 syllables: belt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "belting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "belting" is /ˈbɛltɪŋ/.

What does "belting" mean?▾

Belting: To encircle.

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