How to Pronounce "bellarmine"
word
ˈbɛl ər ˌmiːn
BEL-er-meen
bˈɛlɑːmˌaɪn
be-LAH-mine
Definition
A bellarmine is a large stoneware jug with a round body and a bearded face on the neck, often used for storing liquids in Europe from the 16th to 18th centuries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛl ər ˌmiːn
British English
bˈɛlɑːmˌaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEL-er-meen
UK
be-LAH-mine
Listen in Context
The museum displays a bellarmine from the 17th century.
A bellarmine often has a bearded face on its neck.
People used bellarmine jugs to store liquids like beer or wine.
Collectors often search antique shops hoping to find a rare bellarmine.