How to pronounce believer
Say it like buh-LEE-ver. Believer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- buh
- LEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Believer 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of believer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-LEE-vuh.
What does believer mean?
- a supporter who accepts something as true
- a person who has religious faith
Where does believer come from?
From Middle English bilevar, bileever, belever, equivalent to believe + -er.
Words that rhyme with believer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of believer.
Questions about saying believer
How do you pronounce believer?
Say buh-LEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlivɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈliːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in believer?
Believer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: buh · LEE · ver.
Is believer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɪˈliːvə/ (bih-LEE-vuh).