How to Pronounce Rebuff

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹɪˈbʌf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rebuff”

"rebuff" has 2 syllables: reb-uff. It rhymes with puff and chuff, if that helps it stick.

What does rebuff mean?

noun

  1. A sudden resistance or refusal.

    “He was surprised by her quick rebuff to his proposal.”

  2. Repercussion, or beating back.

verb

  1. To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

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Words that rhyme with rebuff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffchuffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffsnuffstuffmuffguff

Related words

repelrepulseslightsnubrejectionreject

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rebuff"?▾

"Rebuff" has 2 syllables: reb · uff.

What is the IPA transcription of "rebuff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rebuff" is /ɹɪˈbʌf/.

What does "rebuff" mean?▾

Rebuff: A sudden resistance or refusal.

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