To pronounce "makebelieve", say MAK-eb-el-iev-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAK-eb-el-iev-e
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"makebelieve" has 5 syllables: mak-eb-el-iev-e.
"Makebelieve" has 5 syllables: mak · eb · el · iev · e.
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