How to Pronounce Beluga

To pronounce "beluga", say BEL-ug-a — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈluː.ɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/bəˈluː.ɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beluga”

"beluga" has 3 syllables: bel-ug-a. It rhymes with tsuga and buga, if that helps it stick.

What does beluga mean?

noun

  1. A cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas, found in the Arctic Ocean.
  2. A fish, Huso huso, found in the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, that is a source of caviar.

Synonyms

beluga whalesea canarywhite whale

Words that rhyme with beluga

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tsugabugasevrugabrueggechattanoogachattanugamachugapugasluga

Related words

hausenorcbowheadwhalecaviarsturgeon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beluga"?▾

"Beluga" has 3 syllables: bel · ug · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "beluga"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beluga" is /bəˈluː.ɡə/.

What does "beluga" mean?▾

Beluga: A cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas, found in the Arctic Ocean.

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