bel- root words — words with the bel- root

The root bel- comes from Eponym bell, meaning from Bell. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including decibel, decibels. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the bel- root

Explore words with bel- — words containing the bel- root and sharing its sense of "from Bell". Examples include decibel, decibels. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does bel- mean?

The bel- root means from Bell, from Eponym bell. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.