How to pronounce rebate
Say it like REE-bayt. Rebate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebate 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.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rebate
American and British speakers say rebate in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈriːˌbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-bayt.
What does rebate mean?
- A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.
- The return of part of an amount already paid.
- The edge of a roll of film, from which no image can be developed.
- To deduct or return an amount from a bill or payment
- To diminish or lessen something
- To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise.
Where does rebate come from?
From Old French rabatre < batre.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rebate
How do you pronounce rebate?
Say REE-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebate?
Rebate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say rebate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.