How to pronounce rehab
Say it like REE-hab. Rehab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- hab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- habKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rehab
American and British speakers say rehab in essentially the same way: /ˈrihæb/ in the US and /ˈriːˌhæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-hab.
What does rehab mean?
- Rehabilitation, especially to treat the use of recreational drugs.“go into rehab”
- An institution for rehabilitation.
- A brief period of time spent away from the fire by a firefighter at a fire scene, for purposes of recuperation.
- To rehabilitate.
Where does rehab come from?
Clipping of rehabilitation.
Questions about saying rehab
How do you pronounce rehab?
Say REE-hab. The American pronunciation is /ˈrihæb/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌhæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehab?
Rehab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · hab.
Do Americans and Brits say rehab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrihæb/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌhæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.