How to Pronounce "believe it or not"
expression
buh-LEEV-it-er-NAHT
bil-EEV-it-AWR-NOT
Definition
Used to introduce something surprising, hard to believe, or unexpected, either before or after sharing it.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈnɑt
British English
bɪlˈiːv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɔː/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-LEEV-it-er-NAHT
UK
bil-EEV-it-AWR-NOT
Listen in Context
Believe it or not, I have never seen snow before.
She finished the book in one day, believe it or not.
Believe it or not, Tom speaks five languages.
Believe it or not, I actually enjoyed the meeting.