How to pronounce rebuilding
Say it like ree-BIL-ding. Rebuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- ree
- BIL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebuilding 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.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rebuilding
American and British speakers say rebuilding in essentially the same way: /riˈbɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈbɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-BIL-ding.
What does rebuilding mean?
- building again
Words that rhyme with rebuilding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebuilding.
Questions about saying rebuilding
How do you pronounce rebuilding?
Say ree-BIL-ding. The American pronunciation is /riˈbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebuilding?
Rebuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · BIL · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say rebuilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈbɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.