How to Pronounce "belied"
word
bɪˈɫaɪd
bih-LYDE
bɪlˈaɪd
bih-LYDE
Definition
To give a false impression of something or to show that something is not true or accurate.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫaɪd
British English
bɪlˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-LYDE
UK
bih-LYDE
Listen in Context
Her calm face belied her nervousness.
His words belied his true feelings.
The peaceful village scene belied the recent troubles.
Her friendly smile belied her disappointment about the result.