To pronounce "rebbe", say REBB-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛbi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹɛbi/
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"rebbe" has 2 syllables: rebb-e. It rhymes with sheba and bathsheba, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: reba, riba — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rebbe" has 2 syllables: rebb · e.
The IPA transcription of "rebbe" is /ˈɹɛbi/.
Rebbe: The spiritual leader of a Chassidic Jewish community.
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