How to Pronounce "bellicose"
word
ˈbɛɫəˌkoʊs
BEL-ih-kohs
bˈɛlɪkˌəʊs
BEL-ih-kohs
Definition
Having or showing a strong desire to fight or argue; aggressive or ready for conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɫəˌkoʊs
British English
bˈɛlɪkˌəʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEL-ih-kohs
UK
BEL-ih-kohs
Listen in Context
The bellicose leader threatened to start a war.
Her bellicose attitude made cooperation difficult.
Some animals are naturally bellicose towards others.
His bellicose remarks fired up the entire crowd.