Consonant Contrast
Hoe uit te spreken believe vs belief
Belangrijkste Fonetische Contrast
‘Belief’ (noun) ends in /f/ (⁄bɪˈliːf⁄); ‘believe’ (verb) ends in /v/ (⁄bɪˈliːv⁄).
Contrast: Noun /f/ vs verb /v/
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believe
⁄bɪˈliːv⁄
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be·LIEVE
Definitie:
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.”
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belief
⁄bɪˈliːf⁄
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be·LIEF
Definitie:
Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
“It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.”
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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.