How Do You Spell BE LATED?
Pronunciation: [biː lˈe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "be lated" is [biː lˈe͡ɪtɪd], [biː lˈeɪtɪd], [b_iː l_ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [biː lˈe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "be lated" is [biː lˈe͡ɪtɪd], [biː lˈeɪtɪd], [b_iː l_ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The term "belated" is derived from two Middle English words: "be" and "laten". "Be" is an intensifying prefix, while "laten" means to let or allow. In the past, "belated" was used to describe something that was "delayed, detained, or kept back" because of circumstances beyond one's control. Over time, the meaning of the word shifted and now commonly refers to something that is late or tardy, often with a sense of apology or regret.
