How do you pronounce "bellies"?

In American English: /ˈbɛliːz/ (BEHL-eez). In British English: /bˈɛlɪz/ (B-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛliːz/ (BEHL-eez). In Australian English: /bˈɛlɪz/ (B-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛliːz/ (BEHL-eez), while in British English it's /bˈɛlɪz/ (B-ehl).

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bellies

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/ˈbɛliːz/

BEHL-eez

Syllable Breakdown

bɛlbel·iːzlies

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