How to pronounce beloved
Say it like bih-LUHVD. Beloved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHVD).
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- bih
- LUHVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beloved 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.
- LUHVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of beloved
American and British speakers say beloved in essentially the same way: /bɪˈlʌvd/ in the US and /bɪˈlʌvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LUHVD.
What does beloved mean?
- dearly loved
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Where does beloved come from?
From Middle English beloved, biloved, equivalent to belove + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with beloved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beloved.
Questions about saying beloved
How do you pronounce beloved?
Say bih-LUHVD. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlʌvd/. In British English it is /bɪˈlʌvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beloved?
Beloved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHVD). Broken into parts: bih · LUHVD.
Do Americans and Brits say beloved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈlʌvd/ and the British form is /bɪˈlʌvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.