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How to pronounce belly in British English

“belly” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to belly the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“belly” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. who has a hungry belly in the morning.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Your belly coast barracking is detectable several miles off.

    UK Parliament

  3. and I have a new fire in my belly because of that experience yeah and especially

    10 Downing Street

Words that sound like “belly”

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Other forms of “belly”

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