How to Pronounce "lied"
word
/ˈɫaɪd/
lyd
/lˈaɪ/
lyd
Definition
Past tense of 'lie' meaning to say something that is not true in order to deceive someone. It describes a dishonest action that happened in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫaɪd/
British English
/lˈaɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lyd
UK
lyd
Listen in Context
He lied to his teacher about his homework.
She lied about her age.
They lied because they were scared.
I knew he had lied the moment he looked away.