How to pronounce believable
Say it like buh-LEE-vuh-bul. Believable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- buh
- LEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Believable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of believable
American and British speakers say believable in essentially the same way: /bəˈlivəbəl/ in the US and /bəˈliːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LEE-vuh-bul.
What does believable mean?
- Capable of being believed; credible.“believable answer”
Where does believable come from?
From Middle English bilevable, beleevable, equivalent to believe + -able.
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Words that rhyme with believable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of believable.
Questions about saying believable
How do you pronounce believable?
Say buh-LEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlivəbəl/. In British English it is /bəˈliːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in believable?
Believable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: buh · LEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say believable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlivəbəl/ and the British form is /bəˈliːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.