How to Pronounce "belong"
word
/bɪˈɫɔŋ/
bi-LAWNG
/bɪlˈɒŋ/
bi-LONG
Definition
To be the property of someone, or to be the right member of a group, place, or situation. It is often used to talk about ownership and about feeling accepted somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɪˈɫɔŋ/
British English
/bɪlˈɒŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-LAWNG
UK
bi-LONG
Listen in Context
This bag belongs to my sister.
I never felt like I belonged at that school.
These shoes belong in the closet, not on the floor.
After a few months in the city, I finally belonged.