How to pronounce rebarbative
Say it like rih-BAR-buh-tiv. Rebarbative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- rih
- BAR
- buh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebarbative 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.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rebarbative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-BAH-buh-tiv.
What does rebarbative mean?
- Irritating, repellent.
Where does rebarbative come from?
From French rébarbatif, rébarbative (“repellent, disagreeable”), from Middle French rebarber (“to oppose”), ultimately from Latin barba (“beard”), literally “to stand beard to beard against”.
Questions about saying rebarbative
How do you pronounce rebarbative?
Say rih-BAR-buh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbɑrbətɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈbɑːbətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebarbative?
Rebarbative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: rih · BAR · buh · tiv.
Is rebarbative 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 /rɪˈbɑːbətɪv/ (rih-BAH-buh-tiv).