How to pronounce rebuffed
Say it like rih-BUHFT. Rebuffed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHFT).
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- rih
- BUHFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebuffed 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.
- BUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rebuffed
American and British speakers say rebuffed in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbʌft/ in the US and /rɪˈbʌft/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BUHFT.
What does rebuffed mean?
- simple past and past participle of rebuff How to pronounce rebuff
Words that rhyme with rebuffed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebuffed.
Questions about saying rebuffed
How do you pronounce rebuffed?
Say rih-BUHFT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbʌft/. In British English it is /rɪˈbʌft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebuffed?
Rebuffed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHFT). Broken into parts: rih · BUHFT.
Do Americans and Brits say rebuffed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbʌft/ and the British form is /rɪˈbʌft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.