English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Belligerence Pronunciation
Belligerence is pronounced buh-LI-jer-uhns, IPA /bəˈlɪdʒɝəns/.
buh-LI-jer-uhns
US /bəˈlɪdʒɝəns/ · UK /bɪˈlɪdʒrəns/
Syllables: buh · LI · jer · uhns (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: An aggressive, ready-to-fight manner.
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Belligerence in a Sentence
- His belligerence emptied the room.
- The letter was written in pure belligerence.
- Belligerence will not get the contract signed.
Common Mispronunciations of Belligerence
Not BE-li-jer-uhns
Hand the peak to LI, the second syllable, and open on a weak buh.
Not buh-LI-ger-uhns
Soften that g to a j, which is what the e after it calls for.
Tip: Belligerent is the adjective, and both words keep the beat on the second syllable.
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