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