American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'believe' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "believe" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "believe"

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Simple pronunciation
bih-leev
IPA transcription
/bɪˈliv/
Word frequency
275th

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What does "believe" mean?

  1. 1.to think that something is true
  2. 2.to have trust in someone or something

Examples of "believe" in a sentence

  • I believe you are telling the truth.
  • Do you believe in ghosts?
  • I believe we can win.

How common is "believe"?

Believe is the 275th most common word in English.

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