How to pronounce believers
Say it like buh-LEE-verz. Believers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- buh
- LEE
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Believers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of believers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-LEE-vuz.
What does believers mean?
- plural of believer How to pronounce believer
Questions about saying believers
How do you pronounce believers?
Say buh-LEE-verz. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlivɚz/. In British English it is /bəˈliːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in believers?
Believers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: buh · LEE · verz.
Is believers 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 /bəˈliːvəz/ (buh-LEE-vuz).