How to Pronounce "the sun belt"
expression
thuh SUN-belt
thuh SUN-belt
Definition
A term for the region in the southern United States that has a warm, sunny climate, stretching from California to Florida. This area is known for rapid population growth and economic development.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsən/ /ˈbɛɫt
British English
ðə, ði/ /sˈʌn/ /bˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SUN-belt
UK
thuh SUN-belt
Listen in Context
Many Americans move to the Sun Belt for its warm weather.
Florida is part of the Sun Belt.
The economy of the Sun Belt is growing quickly.
Retirees love settling down in the Sun Belt to escape cold winters.