How to Pronounce Rebel

To pronounce "rebel", say REB-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɛbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rebel”

"rebel" has 2 syllables: reb-el. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

What does rebel mean?

noun

  1. A person who resists an established authority, often violently
  2. A person from the Confederate States of America

Words that rhyme with rebel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

insurgentrebelliousrenegademutineerinsurrectionistdisloyalariserise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rebel"?▾

"Rebel" has 2 syllables: reb · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "rebel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rebel" is /ˈɹɛbəl/.

What does "rebel" mean?▾

Rebel: A person who resists an established authority, often violently

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