How to Pronounce "belt"

word

/ˈbɛɫt/

belt

/bˈɛlt/

belt

Definition

A belt is usually a strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothes in place or as decoration. It can also mean a moving strap in a machine, or a long narrow area such as a 'seat belt' or a geographic 'belt'.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbɛɫt/

British English

/bˈɛlt/

Simplified Pronunciation

belt

Listen in Context

He bought a new belt for his jeans.

Please fasten your belt before the car moves.

The boxes move on a belt in the factory.

I need a belt that matches these shoes.