How to pronounce rehabilitator
Say it like ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-ter. Rehabilitator has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- ree
- huh
- BIL
- uh
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehabilitator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rehabilitator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-tuh.
What does rehabilitator mean?
- One who rehabilitates.
Where does rehabilitator come from?
From rehabilitate + -or.
Words that rhyme with rehabilitator
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rehabilitator.
Questions about saying rehabilitator
How do you pronounce rehabilitator?
Say ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌrihəˈbɪləteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌriːhəˈbɪləteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehabilitator?
Rehabilitator has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · huh · BIL · uh · tay · ter.
Is rehabilitator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌriːhəˈbɪləteɪtə/ (ree-huh-BIL-uh-tay-tuh).