How to Pronounce "belonging"
word
/bɪˈɫɔŋɪŋ/
bi-LAWNG-ing
/bɪlˈɒŋɪŋ/
bi-LONG-ing
Definition
A deep feeling of being accepted, included, and connected to a group, place, or community. Also used as 'belongings' (plural) to mean personal possessions. The emotional meaning is the more important one in modern usage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɪˈɫɔŋɪŋ/
British English
/bɪlˈɒŋɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-LAWNG-ing
UK
bi-LONG-ing
Listen in Context
Everyone deserves a sense of belonging.
Please collect your belongings before leaving the train.
The new student struggled with a feeling of not belonging.
Moving abroad was exciting, but it took years before I felt any real belonging.