How to Pronounce "seeing is believing"
expression
ˈsiɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /bɪˈɫivɪŋ
SEE-ing iz bi-LEE-ving
sˈiːɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/ /bɪlˈiːvɪŋ
SEE-ing iz bil-EE-ving
Definition
This expression means that you are more likely to believe something if you see it with your own eyes rather than just hearing about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsiɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /bɪˈɫivɪŋ
British English
sˈiːɪŋ/ /ˈɪz/ /bɪlˈiːvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE-ing iz bi-LEE-ving
UK
SEE-ing iz bil-EE-ving
Listen in Context
Seeing is believing, so come and watch the show yourself.
I didn't believe the story, but seeing is believing.
We showed them the proof because seeing is believing.
I heard about the magic trick, but seeing is believing—I'll wait and watch it live.