How to pronounce rebuffing
Say it like ree-BUHF-ing. Rebuffing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHF).
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- ree
- BUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebuffing 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.
- BUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rebuffing
American and British speakers say rebuffing in essentially the same way: /riˈbʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈbʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-BUHF-ing.
What does rebuffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rebuff How to pronounce rebuff
- A rebuff; the act by which somebody is rebuffed.
Words that rhyme with rebuffing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebuffing.
Questions about saying rebuffing
How do you pronounce rebuffing?
Say ree-BUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈbʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈbʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebuffing?
Rebuffing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHF). Broken into parts: ree · BUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rebuffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈbʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.