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Betray Pronunciation
Betray is pronounced bi-TRAY, IPA /bɪˈtreɪ/.
bi-TRAY
US /bɪˈtreɪ/ · UK /bɪˈtreɪ/
Syllables: bi · TRAY (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To be disloyal to somebody, or to reveal something without meaning to.
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Betray in a Sentence
- He would never betray a friend.
- Her face did not betray any surprise.
- They felt the decision would betray the members.
Common Mispronunciations of Betray
Not BEE-tray
Move the weight to TRAY and keep the opening down to a light bi.
Not bi-TRY
Read the ay as the long a of tray and not the y of try.
Tip: Betray, betrayal, and betrayed all keep the beat on the same syllable.
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