How to pronounce rebelling
Say it like rih-BEL-ing. Rebelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- rih
- BEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebelling 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.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rebelling
American and British speakers say rebelling in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BEL-ing.
What does rebelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of rebel How to pronounce rebel
- An act or feeling of rebellion.
Where does rebelling come from?
From Middle English rebellyng; equivalent to rebel + -ing.
Words that rhyme with rebelling
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Questions about saying rebelling
How do you pronounce rebelling?
Say rih-BEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebelling?
Rebelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: rih · BEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rebelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈbɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.