How to Pronounce Disbelieve

To pronounce "disbelieve", say DISB-el-iev-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsbɪˈliːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsbɪˈliːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disbelieve”

"disbelieve" has 4 syllables: disb-el-iev-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

What does disbelieve mean?

verb

  1. To not believe; to exercise disbelief.
  2. To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception).

    “He chose to disbelieve the bad news as inconceivable.”

Antonyms

believe

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Words that rhyme with disbelieve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweave

Related words

discreditrejectunbelieveuncreditdoubtskepticizedisclaimdeny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disbelieve"?▾

"Disbelieve" has 4 syllables: disb · el · iev · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disbelieve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disbelieve" is /dɪsbɪˈliːv/.

What does "disbelieve" mean?▾

Disbelieve: To not believe; to exercise disbelief.

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