How do you pronounce "belie"?

In American English: /bɪˈlaɪ/ (bi-LEYE). In British English: /bɪlˈaɪ/ (bil-EYE). In Canadian English: /bɪˈlaɪ/ (bi-LEYE). In Australian English: /bɪlˈaɪ/ (bil-EYE).

Is "belie" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈlaɪ/ (bi-LEYE), while in British English it's /bɪlˈaɪ/ (bil-EYE).

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belie

/bɪˈlaɪ/

bi-LEYE

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bɪbe·laɪlie

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