belief

/bɪˈliːf/

Syllables be·lief

Stress be-LIEF

Phonics Breakdown

be

/bɪ/

short i

lief

/liːf/

long e

Meaning

an acceptance that something is true or real

Sound Reference

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be=/bɪ/(begin) + lief=/liːf/(leaf)

Example

Her belief in hard work helped her succeed.