How to pronounce rebuked
Say it like rih-BYOOKT. Rebuked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOKT).
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- rih
- BYOOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebuked 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.
- BYOOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rebuked
American and British speakers say rebuked in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbjukt/ in the US and /rɪˈbjuːkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BYOOKT.
What does rebuked mean?
- simple past and past participle of rebuke How to pronounce rebuke
Questions about saying rebuked
How do you pronounce rebuked?
Say rih-BYOOKT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbjukt/. In British English it is /rɪˈbjuːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebuked?
Rebuked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOKT). Broken into parts: rih · BYOOKT.
Do Americans and Brits say rebuked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbjukt/ and the British form is /rɪˈbjuːkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.