How to pronounce rebound
Say it like ree-BOWND. Rebound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWND).
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- ree
- BOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of rebound
American and British speakers say rebound in essentially the same way: /riˈbaʊnd/ in the US and /rɪˈbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BOWND.
What does rebound mean?
- spring back; spring away from an impact“The rubber ball bounced”“These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide”
- return to a former condition“The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends”“The stock market rallied”
- a movement back from an impact
- a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration“he is still on the rebound from his wife's death”
- the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
Where does rebound come from?
From Old French rebondir.
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Words that rhyme with rebound
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebound.
Questions about saying rebound
How do you pronounce rebound?
Say ree-BOWND. The American pronunciation is /riˈbaʊnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebound?
Rebound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWND). Broken into parts: ree · BOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say rebound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbaʊnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.