How to pronounce belive
Say it like bih-LYVE. Belive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYVE).
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- bih
- LYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belive 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.
- LYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of belive
American and British speakers say belive in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlaɪv/ in the US and /bɪˈlaɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LYVE.
What does belive mean?
- Quickly, forthwith.
Where does belive come from?
From Middle English bilive (“actively, vigorously, eagerly, gladly, quickly, at once”), with syncopated alternative form blive.
Words that rhyme with belive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belive.
Questions about saying belive
How do you pronounce belive?
Say bih-LYVE. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlaɪv/. In British English it is /bɪˈlaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belive?
Belive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYVE). Broken into parts: bih · LYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say belive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlaɪv/ and the British form is /bɪˈlaɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.