How to Pronounce Belied

To pronounce "belied", say BEL-ied — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BEL-ied

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💡 Tip for remembering “belied”

"belied" has 2 syllables: bel-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does belied mean?

verb

  1. To tell lies about.
  2. To give a false representation of.

Synonyms

calumniateslandercontradictgive lie togive the lie tomisrepresent

Words that rhyme with belied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

confoundedcontradicteddenieddisprovedrefuteddespitecontrastedreflected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "belied"?▾

"Belied" has 2 syllables: bel · ied.

What does "belied" mean?▾

Belied: To tell lies about.

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