How to pronounce belier
Say it like BEL-yer. Belier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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US American/ˈbɛljɚ/BEL-yer
UK British/ˈbɛljə/BEL-yuh
- BEL
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of belier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEL-yuh.
What does belier mean?
noun
- One who or that which belies.
Where does belier come from?
From belie + -er.
Questions about saying belier
How do you pronounce belier?
Say BEL-yer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛljɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belier?
Belier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · yer.
Is belier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛljə/ (BEL-yuh).