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bellow

Definition:

(nou) a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) (nou) United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈbeləʊ

Examples:

The other end of the skid is attached to a bellow.

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shout

yell

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Common mistakes of bellow pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "bellow" as /bəˈloʊ/ (US) or /bəˈləʊ/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbɛloʊ/ (US), /ˈbɛləʊ/ (UK).
Confusing with "below": It's common to confuse "bellow" with "below," leading to mispronunciations. "Below" is pronounced /bɪˈloʊ/ (US) or /bɪˈləʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the initial sound; "bellow" starts with "b" as in "bat," while "below" starts with "b" as in "bit."
Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "bellow" with a short vowel sound, saying /ˈbɪloʊ/ (US) or /ˈbɪləʊ/ (UK). Tip: Use the long "e" sound as in "bet" for the first syllable: /ˈbɛloʊ/ (US), /ˈbɛləʊ/ (UK).
Neglecting the ending: Learners might drop the ending sound, pronouncing it as /ˈbɛl/ (US/UK). Tip: Ensure to articulate the full word, including the "low" part clearly: /ˈbɛloʊ/ (US), /ˈbɛləʊ/ (UK).
Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers may overemphasize the "l" in "bellow," making it sound unnatural, like /ˈbɛlˌloʊ/ (US) or /ˈbɛlˌləʊ/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "l" sound smooth and connected to the vowel sounds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "bellow" in American English?

In American English, "bellow" is pronounced as /ˈbɛloʊ/. The first syllable is stressed, and the "o" at the end sounds like the long "o" in "go."

What is the British pronunciation of "bellow"?

In British English, "bellow" is pronounced as /ˈbɛləʊ/. Similar to American English, the first syllable is stressed, but the ending "ow" sounds like "oh," as in "show."

Does "bellow" have any silent letters?

No, there are no silent letters in "bellow." Each letter is pronounced, with the "b," "e," "l," and "o" all clearly articulated.

What does it mean to "bellow"?

To "bellow" means to shout loudly or to make a deep, roaring sound. It is often used to describe the noise made by large animals, like bulls, or by people when expressing strong emotions.