bell pit

Questions

What does bell pit mean?

A primitive mine consisting of a shaft that is gradually enlarged with a sloping roof as material is removed.

Where does bell pit come from?

From the bell-shaped cross-section.

How to pronounce bell pit

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bell pit”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bell pit”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “bell pit” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.