How to Pronounce "fire in the belly"
expression
FY-yer in thuh BEL-ee
FY-uh in thuh BEL-ee
Definition
A strong feeling of determination, passion, or ambition to achieve something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛɫi
British English
fˈaɪə/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FY-yer in thuh BEL-ee
UK
FY-uh in thuh BEL-ee
Listen in Context
She has a real fire in the belly for helping others.
You need fire in the belly to win this race.
He brought fire in the belly to the team.
You can tell she has fire in the belly—she never gives up.