How to pronounce rebuffs
Say it like ree-BUHFS. Rebuffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHFS).
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- ree
- BUHFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebuffs 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.
- BUHFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rebuffs
American and British speakers say rebuffs in essentially the same way: /riˈbʌfs/ in the US and /riˈbʌfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-BUHFS.
What does rebuffs mean?
- plural of rebuff How to pronounce rebuff
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rebuff How to pronounce rebuff
Questions about saying rebuffs
How do you pronounce rebuffs?
Say ree-BUHFS. The American pronunciation is /riˈbʌfs/. In British English it is /riˈbʌfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebuffs?
Rebuffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHFS). Broken into parts: ree · BUHFS.
Do Americans and Brits say rebuffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbʌfs/ and the British form is /riˈbʌfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.