How Do You Spell BELTED?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛltɪd] (IPA)

Belted, /ˈbɛltɪd/, is spelled with a "t" at the end because it follows the rule for adding "-ed" to words that end with a voiceless consonant. The "t" sound in "belt" is voiceless because the vocal cords do not vibrate when you say it. If the word ended in a voiced consonant like "belted," the "-ed" suffix would be pronounced as /d/ instead of /t/. Phonetic transcription, such as IPA, helps explain English spelling rules and can aid in pronunciation for non-native speakers.

BELTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Belted is an adjective that refers to someone or something being enclosed or secured by a belt. It can also describe someone or something having a belt-like feature. The term "belted" is derived from the noun "belt," which is a long, thin strip of material that is typically fastened around the waist to hold clothing in place, or for decoration or support.

    When used to describe a person, "belted" indicates that the individual is wearing a belt around their waist, either for functional or aesthetic purposes. For example, one might say "She wore a belted dress to the party," suggesting that the dress had an integrated or attached belt to cinch the waist area.

    In a broader sense, "belted" can be used to describe objects or materials that have a belt-like appearance or function. For instance, one might refer to a road or a river that runs in a narrow strip across a wide area as a "belted" feature. Similarly, a striped design or pattern that resembles a belt can be described as "belted."

    Overall, "belted" serves as an adjective that conveys the presence or appearance of a belt or belt-like feature, whether it pertains to a person, object, or specific design element.

  2. Having a belt; arrayed in armour.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BELTED

Etymology of BELTED

The word "belted" has its origins in the Old English word "gyrdan", which means to gird or encircle. In Middle English, it evolved into "bulte" and later into "belt" around the 14th century. The adjectival form "belted" emerged from the verb "belt", indicating someone or something that is fastened or encircled with a belt.

Idioms with the word BELTED

  • belted The idiom "belted" means to hit or strike someone or something with a forceful blow. It can also mean to move swiftly or forcefully in a particular direction.

Similar spelling words for BELTED

Conjugate verb Belted

CONDITIONAL

I would belt
we would belt
you would belt
he/she/it would belt
they would belt

FUTURE

I will belt
we will belt
you will belt
he/she/it will belt
they will belt

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have belted
we will have belted
you will have belted
he/she/it will have belted
they will have belted

PAST

I belted
we belted
you belted
he/she/it belted
they belted

PAST PERFECT

I had belted
we had belted
you had belted
he/she/it had belted
they had belted

PRESENT

I belt
we belt
you belt
he/she/it belts
they belt

PRESENT PERFECT

I have belted
we have belted
you have belted
he/she/it has belted
they have belted
I am belting
we are belting
you are belting
he/she/it is belting
they are belting
I was belting
we were belting
you were belting
he/she/it was belting
they were belting
I will be belting
we will be belting
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I have been belting
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he/she/it had been belting
they had been belting
I will have been belting
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you will have been belting
he/she/it will have been belting
they will have been belting
I would have belted
we would have belted
you would have belted
he/she/it would have belted
they would have belted
I would be belting
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you would be belting
he/she/it would be belting
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I would have been belting
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they would have been belting

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