How to pronounce unbelief
Say it like un-bih-LEEF. Unbelief has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEF).
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- un
- bih
- LEEF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbelief pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unbelief
American and British speakers say unbelief in essentially the same way: /ʌnbɪˈlif/ in the US and /ʌnbɪˈliːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-bih-LEEF.
What does unbelief mean?
- An absence (or rejection) of belief, especially religious belief.
Where does unbelief come from?
From Middle English unbilefe, unbileve, equivalent to un- + belief.
Words that rhyme with unbelief
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Questions about saying unbelief
How do you pronounce unbelief?
Say un-bih-LEEF. The American pronunciation is /ʌnbɪˈlif/. In British English it is /ʌnbɪˈliːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbelief?
Unbelief has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEF). Broken into parts: un · bih · LEEF.
Do Americans and Brits say unbelief the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnbɪˈlif/ and the British form is /ʌnbɪˈliːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.