How to pronounce rebec
Say it like REE-bek. Rebec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- bek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebec 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.
- bekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rebec
American and British speakers say rebec in essentially the same way: /ˈribɛk/ in the US and /ˈriːbɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-bek.
What does rebec mean?
- An early three-stringed instrument, somewhat like a simple violin only pear shaped, played with a bow and used in Medieval and the early Renaissance eras.
Questions about saying rebec
How do you pronounce rebec?
Say REE-bek. The American pronunciation is /ˈribɛk/. In British English it is /ˈriːbɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebec?
Rebec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · bek.
Do Americans and Brits say rebec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈribɛk/ and the British form is /ˈriːbɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.