How to pronounce rebusy
Say it like ree-BIZ-ee. Rebusy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ).
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- ree
- BIZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebusy 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.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rebusy
American and British speakers say rebusy in essentially the same way: /riˈbɪzi/ in the US and /riːˈbɪziː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-BIZ-ee.
What does rebusy mean?
- To make (oneself) busy again.
Where does rebusy come from?
From re- + busy.
Words that rhyme with rebusy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebusy.
Questions about saying rebusy
How do you pronounce rebusy?
Say ree-BIZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /riˈbɪzi/. In British English it is /riːˈbɪziː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebusy?
Rebusy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ). Broken into parts: ree · BIZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say rebusy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈbɪzi/ and the British form is /riːˈbɪziː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.