How do you pronounce "beloved"?

In American English: /bɪˈlʌvd/ (bi-LUHVD). In British English: /bɪlˈʌvd/ (bil-UHVD). In Canadian English: /bɪˈlʌvd/ (bi-LUHVD). In Australian English: /bɪlˈʌvd/ (bil-UHVD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈlʌvd/ (bi-LUHVD), while in British English it's /bɪlˈʌvd/ (bil-UHVD).

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beloved

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/bɪˈlʌvd/

bi-LUHVD

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbel·lʌvdoved

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