How to pronounce rebut
Say it like rih-BUHT. Rebut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- rih
- BUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebut 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.
- BUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rebut
American and British speakers say rebut in essentially the same way: /rɪˈbʌt/ in the US and /rɪˈbʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-BUHT.
What does rebut mean?
- To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
- To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
Where does rebut come from?
Inherited from Middle English rebutten, rebouten, from Old French reboter, rebuter, rebouter, etc., from re- + boter, buter, bouter (“to butt”).
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Words that rhyme with rebut
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Questions about saying rebut
How do you pronounce rebut?
Say rih-BUHT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbʌt/. In British English it is /rɪˈbʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebut?
Rebut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: rih · BUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say rebut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈbʌt/ and the British form is /rɪˈbʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.