How to pronounce belove
Say it like bih-LOHV. Belove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHV).
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- bih
- LOHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belove 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.
- LOHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of belove
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-LOHV.
What does belove mean?
- simple past of belive How to pronounce belive
Where does belove come from?
From Middle English belove, from Old English belāf, first and third person singular past indicative of belīfan (“to remain”).
Words that rhyme with belove
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belove.
Questions about saying belove
How do you pronounce belove?
Say bih-LOHV. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈloʊv/. In British English it is /bɪˈləʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belove?
Belove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHV). Broken into parts: bih · LOHV.
Is belove pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈləʊv/ (bih-LOHV).