How to pronounce rebelliously
Say it like ruh-BEL-yus-lee. Rebelliously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- ruh
- BEL
- yus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebelliously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rebelliously
American and British speakers say rebelliously in essentially the same way: /rəˈbɛljəsli/ in the US and /rəˈbɛljəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-BEL-yus-lee.
What does rebelliously mean?
- In a rebellious manner.
Where does rebelliously come from?
From rebellious + -ly.
Questions about saying rebelliously
How do you pronounce rebelliously?
Say ruh-BEL-yus-lee. The American pronunciation is /rəˈbɛljəsli/. In British English it is /rəˈbɛljəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebelliously?
Rebelliously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: ruh · BEL · yus · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say rebelliously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈbɛljəsli/ and the British form is /rəˈbɛljəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.