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
US
belt
UK
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.