How to pronounce believe

Say it like this: /bɪˈliv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/bɪˈliv/

What does believe mean?

verbTo accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).

“I believe there are faeries.”

To accept that someone is telling the truth.

“Why did I ever believe you?”

To have been convinced by rational means to accept the truth of a proposition.

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