How to pronounce rebar
Say it like REE-bar. Rebar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈriˌbɑr/REE-bar
UK British/ˈriːbɑː/REE-bah
- REE
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rebar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-bah.
What does rebar mean?
noun
- A steel reinforcing bar in a reinforced concrete structure.
- A grid-shaped system of such bars.
- To reinforce with bars of this kind.
- To bar again.“After allowing the stranger to enter, she rebarred the door.”
- To redistribute the notes of a musical score across the bars, e.g. when changing time signature.
Where does rebar come from?
Blend of reinforcing + bar.
Questions about saying rebar
How do you pronounce rebar?
Say REE-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈriːbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebar?
Rebar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · bar.
Is rebar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈriːbɑː/ (REE-bah).