How to pronounce misbeliever
Say it like mis-bih-LEE-ver. Misbeliever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- mis
- bih
- LEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbeliever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 misbeliever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-bih-LEE-vuh.
What does misbeliever mean?
- Someone who holds a bad or wrong belief; a heretic, an unbeliever.
Where does misbeliever come from?
From Middle English misbilevere, equivalent to misbelieve + -er.
Words that rhyme with misbeliever
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Questions about saying misbeliever
How do you pronounce misbeliever?
Say mis-bih-LEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /mɪsbɪˈlivɚ/. In British English it is /mɪsbɪˈliːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbeliever?
Misbeliever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: mis · bih · LEE · ver.
Is misbeliever 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 /mɪsbɪˈliːvə/ (mis-bih-LEE-vuh).