How to Pronounce "belong to"
expression
bɪˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
bi-LAWNG TOO, bi-LAWNG tuh, bi-LAWNG ti
bɪlˈɒŋ/ /tˈuː
bi-LONG TOO
Definition
To be owned by someone or something, or to be part of a group or category.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bɪlˈɒŋ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-LAWNG TOO, bi-LAWNG tuh, bi-LAWNG ti
UK
bi-LONG TOO
Listen in Context
This book belongs to Sarah.
Who does this umbrella belong to?
I belong to the chess club at school.
All these paintings belong to the museum.