# bel, bell, belle

> English homophone group · 3 words that sound the same · /bɛl/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### bel
*/bɛl/*
A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively.

### bell
*/bɛl/*
A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.

### belle
*/bɛl/*
An attractive woman.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/bel