How Do You Spell BELLYACHE?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛlɪˌe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "bellyache" is an informal term that describes stomach pain or discomfort. It is spelled with a "y" after the "l" because the "ch" sound is pronounced as a "k" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "bellyache" is /ˈbɛ.li.eɪk/, where the dot indicates the "k" sound. So, the "y" is necessary to indicate the correct pronunciation and sound of the word. If written as "bellyake", it would be pronounced incorrectly, as "ch" generally makes a different sound than "k".

BELLYACHE Meaning and Definition

1. Bellyache is a noun that refers to the sensation of pain or discomfort in the stomach region. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to complain or express dissatisfaction about something. The term is informal and often used in colloquial or informal contexts.

   As a noun, bellyache describes the physical sensation of an achy or crampy feeling in the abdomen. It is commonly associated with stomachaches or digestive disturbances. Bellyaches can be caused by various factors such as indigestion, overeating, food poisoning, or gastrointestinal disorders. The term is typically used to express mild to moderate discomfort rather than severe or acute pain.

   When used as a verb, bellyache means to express dissatisfaction, discontent, or complaints about a particular situation. It is often used in a lighthearted or playful manner to describe someone who is constantly grumbling or whining about something. For example, "Stop bellyaching about the rainy weather! It's only a little drizzle."

   Overall, bellyache encompasses both the physical discomfort in the stomach region and the act of expressing complaints or dissatisfaction. It is a term commonly used in everyday language to describe mild stomachaches or to jokingly prod someone who is constantly grumbling or complaining.

2. Pain in the bowels.

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

Common Misspellings for BELLYACHE

• vellyache
• nellyache
• hellyache
• gellyache
• bwllyache
• bsllyache
• bdllyache
• brllyache
• b4llyache
• b3llyache
• beklyache
• beplyache
• beolyache
• belkyache
• belpyache
• beloyache
• belltache
• bellache
• bellyach
• bellayche
• bellyachee
• bellycher
• bullacce
• bellyachey
• Bullayce
• Belliacle
• Bellyachen

Etymology of BELLYACHE

The word "bellyache" originated in the early 20th century and is a combination of two words: "belly" and "ache".

The term "belly" has Middle English roots, derived from the Old English word "bælig", which means "bag" or "container". Over time, "bælig" evolved into the Middle English word "belly", referring to the stomach area.

The word "ache" comes from the Old English word "æce" which means "pain". It has remained relatively unchanged throughout its history.

The term "bellyache" emerged to describe a specific type of stomach discomfort or pain. It is often used to describe a complaint or protest about something, just as a person might complain about stomach pain.

Similar spelling words for BELLYACHE

• beluga,
• Belloc,
• belasco,
• belsky.

Plural form of BELLYACHE is BELLYACHES

Conjugate verb Bellyache

CONDITIONAL

I would bellyache

you would bellyache

he/she/it would bellyache

we would bellyache

they would bellyache

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bellyaching

you would be bellyaching

he/she/it would be bellyaching

we would be bellyaching

they would be bellyaching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bellyache

you would have bellyache

he/she/it would have bellyache

we would have bellyache

they would have bellyache

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bellyaching

you would have been bellyaching

he/she/it would have been bellyaching

we would have been bellyaching

they would have been bellyaching

FUTURE

I will bellyache

you will bellyache

he/she/it will bellyache

we will bellyache

they will bellyache

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bellyaching

you will be bellyaching

he/she/it will be bellyaching

we will be bellyaching

they will be bellyaching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bellyached

you will have bellyached

he/she/it will have bellyached

we will have bellyached

they will have bellyached

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bellyaching

you will have been bellyaching

he/she/it will have been bellyaching

we will have been bellyaching

they will have been bellyaching

IMPERATIVE

you bellyache

we let´s bellyache

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bellyache

PAST

I bellyached

you bellyached

he/she/it bellyached

we bellyached

they bellyached

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bellyaching

you were bellyaching

he/she/it was bellyaching

we were bellyaching

they were bellyaching

PAST PARTICIPLE

bellyached

PAST PERFECT

I had bellyached

you had bellyached

he/she/it had bellyached

we had bellyached

they had bellyached

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bellyaching

you had been bellyaching

he/she/it had been bellyaching

we had been bellyaching

they had been bellyaching

PRESENT

I bellyache

you bellyache

he/she/it bellyaches

we bellyache

they bellyache

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bellyaching

you are bellyaching

he/she/it is bellyaching

we are bellyaching

they are bellyaching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bellyaching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bellyached

you have bellyached

he/she/it has bellyached

we have bellyached

they have bellyached

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bellyaching

you have been bellyaching

he/she/it has been bellyaching

we have been bellyaching

they have been bellyaching

I would have bellyached

we would have bellyached

you would have bellyached

he/she/it would have bellyached

they would have bellyached