How to Pronounce Believed

To pronounce "believed", say BEL-iev-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BEL-iev-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “believed”

"believed" has 3 syllables: bel-iev-ed. It rhymes with aggrieved and bereaved, if that helps it stick.

What does believed mean?

verb

  1. To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

    “I believe there are faeries.”

  2. To accept that someone is telling the truth.

    “Why did I ever believe you?”

Antonyms

disbelieve

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Words that rhyme with believed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aggrievedbereavedpeevedperceivedconceivedheavedachievedreceivedrelievedgrieveddeceivedcleaved

Related words

accreditedadmittedadviceagreedallegedannuitiesarguedassumed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "believed"?▾

"Believed" has 3 syllables: bel · iev · ed.

What does "believed" mean?▾

Believed: To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

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