belief
bi-LEEF
bileef
/bɪˈlif/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “belief” is spelled “bileef”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | i | l | ee | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /ɪ/ | /l/ | /i/ | /f/ |
English writes “belief” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“bileef” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “belief”
chiefthiefbeefreliefbriefgriefleafreefdebriefgreenleaf
“belief” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “belief”?
“belief” is pronounced bi-LEEF — IPA /bɪˈlif/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “bileef”.
How many syllables are in “belief”?
“belief” has 2 syllables: bi-LEEF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).