How do you pronounce believed?

The recorded pronunciation is /bɪˈlivd/.

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

believed

/bɪˈlivd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.75 in modern English

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received achieved perceived relieved conceived retrieved deceived sleeved aggrieved bereaved preconceived grieved

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