How many syllables in "bellyache"?

"bellyache" has 3 lettergrepen (bel - ly - ache).

How to divide "bellyache"?

"bellyache" divides into 3 parts: bel · ly · ache.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"bellyache": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bel·ly·ache

Hoofdklemtoon

BEL-ly-ache(bel · ly · ache)● ○ ○

Stress in "bellyache" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛliˌeɪk⁄

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IPAˈbɛliˌeɪk

Lettergrepenbel·ly·ache

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How many syllables in "bellyache"?: "bellyache" has 3 lettergrepen (bel - ly - ache).
How to divide "bellyache"?: "bellyache" divides into 3 parts: bel · ly · ache.
Where is the stress in "bellyache"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bellyache"?: Say each syllable slowly (bel... ly... ache) and listen on SayItVid.