How to pronounce believe in American English
“believe” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to believe the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“believe” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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So I believe that -- Dr. Frieden, we believe strongly that there are
The Obama White House
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Believe -- next slide, please.
CDC
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all believe we will believe in you. Yes, that papa can do it.
NASA
Words that sound like “believe”
Words one sound away from believe — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “believe”
Why real speech
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