How to pronounce unbelieving
Say it like uhn-buh-LEE-ving. Unbelieving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- uhn
- buh
- LEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbelieving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 unbelieving
American and British speakers say unbelieving in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnbəˈlivɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌʌnbəˈliːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-buh-LEE-ving.
What does unbelieving mean?
- That does not believe; incredulous, skeptical.
Where does unbelieving come from?
From un- + believing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unbelieving
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Questions about saying unbelieving
How do you pronounce unbelieving?
Say uhn-buh-LEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnbəˈlivɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnbəˈliːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbelieving?
Unbelieving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: uhn · buh · LEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say unbelieving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnbəˈlivɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnbəˈliːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.