How do you pronounce "believe"?

In American English: /bɪˈliːv/ (bi-LEEV). In British English: /bɪlˈiːv/ (bil-EEV). In Canadian English: /bɪˈliːv/ (bi-LEEV). In Australian English: /bɪlˈiːv/ (bil-EEV).

Is "believe" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈliːv/ (bi-LEEV), while in British English it's /bɪlˈiːv/ (bil-EEV).

How to Pronounce "believe"

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believe

/bɪˈliːv/

bi-LEEV

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·liːvlieve

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