How to Pronounce Believing

To pronounce "believing", say BEL-iev-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BEL-iev-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “believing”

"believing" has 3 syllables: bel-iev-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does believing mean?

verb

  1. To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

    “I believe there are faeries.”

  2. To accept that someone is telling the truth.

    “Why did I ever believe you?”

Antonyms

disbelieve

Words that rhyme with believing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingthievingretrievingachievingmisconceiving

Related words

trustconsiderthinkconceivefaithbelieftrustingstating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "believing"?▾

"Believing" has 3 syllables: bel · iev · ing.

What does "believing" mean?▾

Believing: To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

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