How Do You Spell BELIVE?

Pronunciation: [bɪlˈɪv] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word is "believe" with a short 'i' sound pronounced as /bɪˈliːv/. The word is commonly misspelt as "belive" which is a common phonetic error. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) phonetic transcription helps to understand how the word should be pronounced. The incorrect spelling "belive" may cause confusion and misinterpretation in written communication. It is important to pay attention to the correct spelling and pronunciation of words to avoid miscommunications.

Common Misspellings for BELIVE

• belim e
• helive
• gelive
• bwlive
• bslive
• bdlive
• brlive
• b4live
• b3live
• bekive
• bepive
• beoive
• beluve
• beljve
• belkve
• bel9ve
• bel8ve
• belige
• belivs

Etymology of BELIVE

The correct term is "believe", and its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "gelēfan". This Old English word has Germanic roots and is related to the Old Saxon, Old High German, and Gothic words with similar meanings. The word "gelēfan" eventually evolved into "believe" in Middle English, and it has retained its form since then.