How to Pronounce "make believe"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /bɪˈɫiv
MAYK bi-LEEV
mˈeɪk/ /bɪlˈiːv
MAYK bil-EEV
Definition
To pretend something is real, especially when playing or imagining, often as a type of game.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /bɪˈɫiv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /bɪlˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK bi-LEEV
UK
MAYK bil-EEV
Listen in Context
The children love to make believe they are pirates.
Let’s play make believe in the backyard.
She used to make believe her dolls could talk.
Sometimes, a little make believe helps us solve problems creatively.