How to pronounce rebellious
Say it like rih-BEL-yus. Rebellious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- rih
- BEL
- yus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebellious 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.
- yusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rebellious
American and British speakers say rebellious in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbɛljəs/ in the US and /rɪˈbɛljəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BEL-yus.
What does rebellious mean?
- Showing rebellion.
Where does rebellious come from?
From Middle English rebellious; equivalent to rebel + -ious.
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Questions about saying rebellious
How do you pronounce rebellious?
Say rih-BEL-yus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbɛljəs/. In British English it is /rɪˈbɛljəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebellious?
Rebellious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: rih · BEL · yus.
Do Americans and Brits say rebellious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbɛljəs/ and the British form is /rɪˈbɛljəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.