How To Spell belfry?
How to Pronounce belfry?
Correct pronunciation for the word "belfry" is [bˈɛlfɹi], [bˈɛlfɹi], [b_ˈɛ_l_f_ɹ_i].
What are the misspellings for belfry?
"Belfry" in context
A belfry is a structure typically built into or above a church or other religious building. They serve as a home to church bells which are rung to call worshippers to prayer. Some belfries are stand-alone structures and may have a steeple on top. The bells are usually hung on a circular frame within the bell tower and can range in size from a few inches to several feet in width. The ringing of a bell can also denote important events, such as the start of a religious service, the announcement of a wedding, or to mark the passing of a loved one.
What are similar-sounding words for belfry?
- belford.
Usage over time for belfry:
This graph shows how "belfry" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.