How to Pronounce "underbelly"
word
ˈəndɝˌbɛɫi
UN-der-bel-ee
ˌʌndəbˈɛli
un-duh-BEL-ee
Definition
'Underbelly' literally means the underside of an animal’s body. More often, it refers to the hidden, vulnerable, or morally questionable part of something, such as a city or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝˌbɛɫi
British English
ˌʌndəbˈɛli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-bel-ee
UK
un-duh-BEL-ee
Listen in Context
The cat has a white underbelly.
Some cities have a hidden underbelly.
The reporter exposed the criminal underbelly of the town.
Tourists rarely see the real underbelly of the city at night.