BELOW - Meaning and Pronunciation

How to pronounce below?

This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of below by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of below through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.

IPA Transcription of below is /bɪlˈoʊ/.

Definition of below according to Wiktionary:
below can be a preposition, an adverb or a name

As a preposition below can mean:
1. Lower in spatial position than.
2. Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".
3. Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.
4. Downstream of.
5. South of.
6. Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.
7. Downstage of.

As an adverb below can mean:
1. In a lower place.
2. On a lower storey.
3. Further down.
4. On a lower deck.
5. Below zero.

As a name below can mean:
Surname.

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