How to pronounce beliefs
Say it like bih-LEEFS. Beliefs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEFS).
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- bih
- LEEFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beliefs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEEFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beliefs
American and British speakers say beliefs in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlifs/ in the US and /bɪˈliːfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LEEFS.
What does beliefs mean?
- plural of belief How to pronounce belief
Words that rhyme with beliefs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beliefs.
Questions about saying beliefs
How do you pronounce beliefs?
Say bih-LEEFS. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlifs/. In British English it is /bɪˈliːfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beliefs?
Beliefs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEFS). Broken into parts: bih · LEEFS.
Do Americans and Brits say beliefs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlifs/ and the British form is /bɪˈliːfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.