How to Pronounce "make believe that"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
MAYK bi-LEEV that (or thuht)
mˈeɪk/ /bɪlˈiːv/ /ðˈæt
MAYK bil-EEV that
Definition
To pretend that something is true, especially for play or imagination. Often used when acting out situations that are not real.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
British English
mˈeɪk/ /bɪlˈiːv/ /ðˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK bi-LEEV that (or thuht)
UK
MAYK bil-EEV that
Listen in Context
Let's make believe that we're at the beach.
Children make believe that their toys are alive.
Sometimes I make believe that I am a famous singer.
We used to make believe that the living room was a castle when we were kids.