How to pronounce rebetic
Say it like ruh-BET-ik. Rebetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
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- ruh
- BET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebetic 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.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rebetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ruh-BET-ik.
What does rebetic mean?
- Relating to rebetiko music.
Words that rhyme with rebetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebetic.
Questions about saying rebetic
How do you pronounce rebetic?
Say ruh-BET-ik. The American pronunciation is /rəˈbɛtɪk/. In British English it is /rəˈbɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebetic?
Rebetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: ruh · BET · ik.
Is rebetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rəˈbɛtɪk/ (ruh-BET-ik).