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How to pronounce “belay”

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Pronunciation guide for belay

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of belay with real speech in context.
Available examples: 3 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Ecstasy of Eskista, an Ancient Ethiopian DanceMelaku Belay: (Speaking in Amharic)
Definition summary: (ambitransitive, nautical) To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat.

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The Ecstasy of Eskista, an Ancient Ethiopian Dance

Melaku Belay: (Speaking in Amharic)

[Verb]
(ambitransitive, nautical) To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat.
(transitive, climbing) To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.
(transitive) To lay aside; to stop; to cancel.
(intransitive, nautical) The general command to stop or cease.
(transitive, obsolete) To surround; to environ; to enclose.
(transitive, obsolete) To overlay; to adorn.
(transitive, obsolete) To besiege; invest; surround.
(transitive, obsolete) To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
[Noun]
(climbing) The securing of a rope to a rock or other sturdy object.
(climbing) The object to which a rope is secured.
(climbing) A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.

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