how to pronounce belfry

/ˈbɛl.fɹi/

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belfry is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of belfry in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… in the belfry ringing away on the hour …”

meanings of belfry

noun:

A movable tower used in sieges.
An alarm-tower; a watchtower containing an alarm-bell.
A tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church.
A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.
A shed.

belfry frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word belfry occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.