How to Pronounce "belittles"
word
bɪˈɫɪtəɫz
bih-LIH-tuhlz
bɪlˈɪtəlz
bih-LIT-uhlz
Definition
To make someone or something seem less important, valuable, or good; to put down or criticize unfairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫɪtəɫz
British English
bɪlˈɪtəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-LIH-tuhlz
UK
bih-LIT-uhlz
Listen in Context
He often belittles his younger brother in front of others.
The coach never belittles the players, even when they lose.
She feels sad when her work belittles her achievements.
Whenever someone else has a good idea, he belittles it to seem smarter.