How to pronounce rebates
Say it like REE-bayts. Rebates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- bayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebates 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.
- baytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rebates
American and British speakers say rebates in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌbeɪts/ in the US and /ˈriːˌbeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-bayts.
What does rebates mean?
- plural of rebate How to pronounce rebate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rebate How to pronounce rebate
Questions about saying rebates
How do you pronounce rebates?
Say REE-bayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌbeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌbeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebates?
Rebates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · bayts.
Do Americans and Brits say rebates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌbeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌbeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.