How to pronounce rebellion
Say it like rih-BEL-yun. Rebellion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- rih
- BEL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebellion 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rebellion
American and British speakers say rebellion in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbɛljən/ in the US and /rɪˈbɛljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BEL-yun.
What does rebellion mean?
- refusal to accept some authority or code or convention“each generation must have its own rebellion”“his body was in rebellion against fatigue”
- organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Where does rebellion come from?
From Middle English rebellioun, rebellion, from Old French rebellion, from Latin rebelliō.
Questions about saying rebellion
How do you pronounce rebellion?
Say rih-BEL-yun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbɛljən/. In British English it is /rɪˈbɛljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebellion?
Rebellion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: rih · BEL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say rebellion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbɛljən/ and the British form is /rɪˈbɛljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.