How to Pronounce "belie"
word
bɪˈɫaɪ
buh-LIE
bɪlˈaɪ
bi-LIE
Definition
To give a false impression of something; to make something appear different from how it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫaɪ
British English
bɪlˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-LIE
UK
bi-LIE
Listen in Context
His calm voice belied his nervousness.
Her cheerful face belied the sadness inside.
The small size of the building belies how many people work there.
The bright colors of the painting belie its dark message.