How to Pronounce "disbelieve"
word
dɪsbəˈɫiv
diss-buh-LEEV
dˌɪsbɪlˈiːv
diss-bil-EEV
Definition
To think that something is not true or to refuse to accept it as true.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsbəˈɫiv
British English
dˌɪsbɪlˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diss-buh-LEEV
UK
diss-bil-EEV
Listen in Context
Some people disbelieve the news they read.
I disbelieve his story about the missing money.
It is hard to disbelieve such clear evidence.
He laughed as if to disbelieve every word I said.