To pronounce "belayed", say BEL-ay-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
belayed
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BEL-ay-ed
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"belayed" has 3 syllables: bel-ay-ed. It rhymes with grillade and calade, if that helps it stick.
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"Belayed" has 3 syllables: bel · ay · ed.
Belayed: To surround; environ; enclose.
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