How to pronounce believed
Say it like bih-LEEVD. Believed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEVD).
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- bih
- LEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Believed 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.
- LEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of believed
American and British speakers say believed in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlivd/ in the US and /bɪˈliːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LEEVD.
What does believed mean?
- simple past and past participle of believe How to pronounce believe
Words that rhyme with believed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of believed.
Questions about saying believed
How do you pronounce believed?
Say bih-LEEVD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlivd/. In British English it is /bɪˈliːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in believed?
Believed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEVD). Broken into parts: bih · LEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say believed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlivd/ and the British form is /bɪˈliːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.