believe

/bɪˈliːv/

Syllables be·lieve

Stress be-LIEVE

Phonics Breakdown

be

/bɪ/

reduced i

lie

/liː/

long e

ve

/v/

silent letter

Meaning

to accept something as true; to trust

Sound Reference

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be=/bɪ/(begin) + lie=/liː/(niece) + ve=/v/(give)

Example

I believe what you say.