How to pronounce belies
Say it like bih-LYZE. Belies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYZE).
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- bih
- LYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belies 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.
- LYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of belies
American and British speakers say belies in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlaɪz/ in the US and /bɪˈlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LYZE.
What does belies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of belie How to pronounce belie
Words that rhyme with belies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belies.
Questions about saying belies
How do you pronounce belies?
Say bih-LYZE. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlaɪz/. In British English it is /bɪˈlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belies?
Belies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYZE). Broken into parts: bih · LYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say belies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlaɪz/ and the British form is /bɪˈlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.