How do you pronounce "belch"?

In American English: /ˈbɛltʃ/ (BEHLCH). In British English: /bˈɛltʃ/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛltʃ/ (BEHLCH). In Australian English: /bˈɛltʃ/ (B).

Is "belch" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛltʃ/ (BEHLCH), while in British English it's /bˈɛltʃ/ (B).

How to Pronounce "belch"

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belch

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/ˈbɛltʃ/

BEHLCH

Syllable Breakdown

bɛltʃbelch

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