How to pronounce disbelieving
Say it like dis-buh-LEE-ving. Disbelieving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- dis
- buh
- LEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disbelieving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disbelieving
American and British speakers say disbelieving in essentially the same way: /dɪsbəˈlivɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪsbɪˈliːvɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-bih-LEE-vingg.
What does disbelieving mean?
- present participle and gerund of disbelieve How to pronounce disbelieve
- refusing to believe; skeptical or incredulous
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- skeptical
- sceptical
Words that rhyme with disbelieving
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Questions about saying disbelieving
How do you pronounce disbelieving?
Say dis-buh-LEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /dɪsbəˈlivɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪsbɪˈliːvɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disbelieving?
Disbelieving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: dis · buh · LEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say disbelieving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsbəˈlivɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪsbɪˈliːvɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.