How do you pronounce "belied"?

In American English: /bɪˈlaɪd/ (bi-LEYED). In British English: /bɪlˈaɪd/ (bil-EYED). In Canadian English: /bɪˈlaɪd/ (bi-LEYED). In Australian English: /bɪlˈaɪd/ (bil-EYED).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈlaɪd/ (bi-LEYED), while in British English it's /bɪlˈaɪd/ (bil-EYED).

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belied

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/bɪˈlaɪd/

bi-LEYED

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·laɪdlied

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