How Do You Spell BELIE?

Pronunciation: [bɪlˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "belie" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, indicating that the preceding vowel is pronounced as a long sound. The phonetic transcription of "belie" is /bɪˈlaɪ/. The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "i" sound like "bit". The "e" at the end of the first syllable is silent, but it makes the vowel sound in the second syllable long, sounding like "lie". This is why the correct pronunciation of "belie" sounds like "buh-LIE", not "buh-LEE".

BELIE Meaning and Definition

  1. Belie is a transitive verb that refers to the act of giving a false or contradictory impression, typically by concealing the truth. It is commonly used to describe situations where someone or something is misrepresenting or masking the true nature, character, or intentions of a person, object, or event.

    When someone or something belies, it can create a discrepancy between the perceived reality and the actual truth. This could be done intentionally or unintentionally and can occur in various contexts, such as in interpersonal relationships, storytelling, or even marketing strategies.

    Belie is often employed when something contradicts our initial assumptions or expectations. For instance, a person's outward appearance or actions may belie their true feelings or intentions. Similarly, a calm facade may belie underlying anxiety or fear.

    In addition to referring to human behavior, belie can also be used to describe the contradiction between appearance and reality in inanimate objects or natural phenomena. For example, a picturesque and serene landscape may belie the potential dangers lurking within, such as treacherous terrain or hidden hazards.

    Overall, the term "belie" holds the essence of deception or misrepresentation, highlighting the disparity between what is apparent or expected and the genuine truth. Its usage serves to draw attention to the discrepancy and encourages the observer to scrutinize and question the presented information or facade in order to uncover the underlying reality.

  2. To show to be false; to feign; to pretend.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BELIE

The word "belie" originated from the Old English word "belēogan" (pronounced as bih-LAY-uh-guhn), which means "to deceive by lying". This Old English term is a combination of the prefix "be-" meaning "around" or "thoroughly", and "liogan" meaning "to lie". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, resulting in the present form "belie".

Similar spelling words for BELIE

Conjugate verb Belie

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have belied
you would have belied
he/she/it would have belied
we would have belied
they would have belied
I would have belie
you would have belie
he/she/it would have belie
we would have belie
they would have belie

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been belying
you would have been belying
he/she/it would have been belying
we would have been belying
they would have been belying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would belie
you would belie
he/she/it would belie
we would belie
they would belie

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be belying
you would be belying
he/she/it would be belying
we would be belying
they would be belying

FUTURE

I will belie
you will belie
he/she/it will belie
we will belie
they will belie

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be belying
you will be belying
he/she/it will be belying
we will be belying
they will be belying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have belied
you will have belied
he/she/it will have belied
we will have belied
they will have belied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been belying
you will have been belying
he/she/it will have been belying
we will have been belying
they will have been belying

IMPERATIVE

you belie
we let´s belie

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to belie

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was belying
you were belying
he/she/it was belying
we were belying
they were belying

PAST PARTICIPLE

belied

PAST PERFECT

I had belied
you had belied
he/she/it had belied
we had belied
they had belied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been belying
you had been belying
he/she/it had been belying
we had been belying
they had been belying

PRESENT

I belie
you belie
he/she/it belies
we belie
they belie

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am belying
you are belying
he/she/it is belying
we are belying
they are belying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

belying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have belied
you have belied
he/she/it has belied
we have belied
they have belied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been belying
you have been belying
he/she/it has been belying
we have been belying
they have been belying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it belie

SIMPLE PAST

I belied
you belied
he/she/it belied
we belied
they belied

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