How to Pronounce “believe

word

/bɪˈɫiv/
bih-LEEV
/bɪlˈiːv/
bih-LEEV

IPA Transcription

American English

/bɪˈɫiv/

British English

/bɪlˈiːv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

bih-LEEV

UK

bih-LEEV

Listen in Context

I believe in your honesty.

Do you believe this story?

I don't believe him because he lies.

I can't believe you remembered my birthday!