How to pronounce belied
Say it like bih-LYDE. Belied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE).
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- bih
- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of belied
American and British speakers say belied in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlaɪd/ in the US and /bɪˈlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LYDE.
What does belied mean?
- simple past and past participle of belie How to pronounce belie
Words that rhyme with belied
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Questions about saying belied
How do you pronounce belied?
Say bih-LYDE. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlaɪd/. In British English it is /bɪˈlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belied?
Belied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE). Broken into parts: bih · LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say belied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlaɪd/ and the British form is /bɪˈlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.