How to pronounce rhebok
Say it like REE-bok. Rhebok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- bok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhebok 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.
- bokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rhebok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: REE-bok.
What does rhebok mean?
- A medium-sized, deerlike South African antelope, Pelea capreolus, having pale-gray, curly fur and straight horns.
Where does rhebok come from?
Earlier rabock, reebok, rhebuck, rheeboc, raybuck, rehboc, borrowed from Afrikaans reebok (“rhebok”), ribbok (“rhebok”), from Dutch reebok (“roebuck”), compound of ree + bok, from Middle Dutch reeboc.
Questions about saying rhebok
How do you pronounce rhebok?
Say REE-bok. The American pronunciation is /ˈribɑk/. In British English it is /ˈriːbɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhebok?
Rhebok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · bok.
Is rhebok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈriːbɒk/ (REE-bok).