How to pronounce rebels
Say it like REB-ulz. Rebels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REB).
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- REB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rebels
American and British speakers say rebels in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛbəlz/ in the US and /ˈrɛbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REB-ulz.
Other ways to say rebels
Rebels also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- rih-BELZ /rɪˈbɛlz/
What does rebels mean?
- plural of rebel How to pronounce rebel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rebel How to pronounce rebel
Questions about saying rebels
How do you pronounce rebels?
Say REB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebels?
Rebels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REB). Broken into parts: REB · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say rebels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.