How to Pronounce "belittle"
word
bɪˈɫɪtəɫ
bih-LIH-tuhl
bɪlˈɪtəl
bih-LIT-uhl
Definition
To speak about someone or something in a way that makes them seem unimportant or less valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫɪtəɫ
British English
bɪlˈɪtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-LIH-tuhl
UK
bih-LIT-uhl
Listen in Context
Please don't belittle my ideas in front of everyone.
You should never belittle other people's efforts.
His words were meant to belittle her achievements.
I didn't mean to belittle your feelings—I just wanted to help.