How to Pronounce "billeting"
word
ˈbɪɫət/, /ˈbɪɫɪt
BIL-it-ing
bɪlˈiːtɪŋ
bi-LEE-ting
Definition
The act of assigning soldiers or military personnel to live in a place, often in civilian homes or buildings, usually by order or as part of military operations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫət/, /ˈbɪɫɪt
British English
bɪlˈiːtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIL-it-ing
UK
bi-LEE-ting
Listen in Context
The army began billeting soldiers in local homes.
Billeting was common during the war.
The town hall was used for billeting.
Many villagers were upset by the sudden billeting of hundreds of troops.