How to pronounce rebukement
Say it like ree-BYOOK-munt. Rebukement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOK).
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- ree
- BYOOK
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebukement 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.
- BYOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rebukement
American and British speakers say rebukement in essentially the same way: /riˈbjukmənt/ in the US and /riˈbjuːkmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-BYOOK-munt.
What does rebukement mean?
- harsh criticism
Where does rebukement come from?
Equivalent to rebuke (“to criticize severely”) + -ment (“the result of”).
Questions about saying rebukement
How do you pronounce rebukement?
Say ree-BYOOK-munt. The American pronunciation is /riˈbjukmənt/. In British English it is /riˈbjuːkmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebukement?
Rebukement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOK). Broken into parts: ree · BYOOK · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say rebukement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbjukmənt/ and the British form is /riˈbjuːkmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.