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発音方法 believe vs belief

主な発音の違い

‘Belief’ (noun) ends in /f/ (⁄bɪˈliːf⁄); ‘believe’ (verb) ends in /v/ (⁄bɪˈliːv⁄).

違い: Noun /f/ vs verb /v/

believe

⁄bɪˈliːv⁄

音節

be·LIEVE

定義:

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

“If you believe the numbers, you'll agree we need change.”

belief

⁄bɪˈliːf⁄

音節

be·LIEF

定義:

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

“It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.”

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よくある質問: believe vs belief

Difference between believe and belief?

‘Belief’ (noun) ends in /f/ (⁄bɪˈliːf⁄); ‘believe’ (verb) ends in /v/ (⁄bɪˈliːv⁄).

Syllable stress in believe vs belief?

"believe" has 2 syllables (be · lieve). "belief" has 2 syllables (be · lief).

Why are believe and belief easily confused?

Noun /f/ vs verb /v/

Example sentences for believe and belief?

"believe": If you believe the numbers, you'll agree we need change. "belief": It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.