How to Pronounce "i do believe"
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdu/ /bɪˈɫiv
EYE DOO bih-LEEV
ˈaɪ/ /dʉː/ /bɪlˈiːv
EYE DYOO bil-EEV
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize that you truly believe what you are saying; it can show certainty, surprise, or politeness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdu/ /bɪˈɫiv
British English
ˈaɪ/ /dʉː/ /bɪlˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE DOO bih-LEEV
UK
EYE DYOO bil-EEV
Listen in Context
I do believe it will rain today.
I do believe this is your book.
I do believe she is right.
Well, I do believe we've met before!