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bellyache

How many syllables in bellyache?

  3 syllables

Divide bellyache into syllables:   bel-ly-ache
Primary syllable stress:   bel-ly-ache
Secondary syllable stress:   bel-ly-ache
How to pronounce bellyache:   bel-ee-eyk
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Synonyms for bellyache


1 syllable
  • bleat
  • gripe
  • moan
  • carp
  • gripes
  • whine
2 syllables
  • colic
  • complaint
  • complain
  • grumble
3 syllables
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    What rhymes with bellyache

    3 syllables
    4 syllables
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