How to Pronounce Belts

To pronounce "belts", say BELTS — one syllable, IPA /bɛlts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/bɛlts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “belts”

"belts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with welts and weltz, if that helps it stick.

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

What does belts mean?

noun

A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
“As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down.”
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
“Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride.”

verb

To encircle.
“The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions.”
To fasten a belt on.
“Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition.”

Synonyms

restraint safety belt seat belt girdle sash strap waistband blow gulp pound

Words that rhyme with belts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

welts weltz melts delts feltes seatbelts beltz celts felts feltz geltz keltz

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "belts"?▾

"Belts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "belts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "belts" is /bɛlts/.

What does "belts" mean?▾

Belts: A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.

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