How to pronounce betrayal
Say it like bih-TRAY-ul. Betrayal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- bih
- TRAY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betrayal 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.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of betrayal
American and British speakers say betrayal in essentially the same way: /bɪˈtreɪəl/ in the US and /bɪˈtreɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-TRAY-ul.
What does betrayal mean?
- an act of deliberate betrayal
- the quality of aiding an enemy
Where does betrayal come from?
From betray + -al.
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Words that rhyme with betrayal
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Questions about saying betrayal
How do you pronounce betrayal?
Say bih-TRAY-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtreɪəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈtreɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betrayal?
Betrayal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: bih · TRAY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say betrayal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈtreɪəl/ and the British form is /bɪˈtreɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.