How to Pronounce "believed"
word
/bɪˈɫivd/
bi-LEEVD
/bɪlˈiːvd/
bi-LEEVD
Definition
Past form of 'believe'. It means accepted something as true, had faith in someone or something, or thought something was probably true.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɪˈɫivd/
British English
/bɪlˈiːvd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-LEEVD
UK
bi-LEEVD
Listen in Context
I believed her story.
They believed in him.
She believed that he was right.
For years, people believed the house was haunted.