How to pronounce rebab
Say it like rih-BAB. Rebab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAB).
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- rih
- BAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rebab
American and British speakers say rebab in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbæb/ in the US and /rɪˈbæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BAB.
What does rebab mean?
- A stringed musical instrument, related to the lute, used especially in Islamic countries
Words that rhyme with rebab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebab.
Questions about saying rebab
How do you pronounce rebab?
Say rih-BAB. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbæb/. In British English it is /rɪˈbæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebab?
Rebab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAB). Broken into parts: rih · BAB.
Do Americans and Brits say rebab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbæb/ and the British form is /rɪˈbæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.