How to Pronounce Betray

To pronounce "betray", say BETR-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /bəˈtɹeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/bəˈtɹeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “betray”

"betray" has 2 syllables: betr-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does betray mean?

verb

To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.
“an officer betrayed the city”
To prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or one who trusts; to be false to; to deceive.
“My eyes have been betraying me since I turned sixty.”

Synonyms

sell

Words that rhyme with betray

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray cache fray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "betray"?▾

"Betray" has 2 syllables: betr · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "betray"?▾

The IPA transcription of "betray" is /bəˈtɹeɪ/.

What does "betray" mean?▾

Betray: To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.

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