How to Pronounce Rebuke

To pronounce "rebuke", say REB-uk-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈbjuːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹiˈbjuːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rebuke”

"rebuke" has 3 syllables: reb-uk-e. It rhymes with fluke and juke, if that helps it stick.

What does rebuke mean?

noun

  1. A harsh criticism.

verb

  1. To criticise harshly; to reprove.

    “O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. (Psalm 6, BSB)”

Synonyms

admonitionreprehensionreprimandreproachreproofreprovaladmonishberatecriticisereprehend

Words that rhyme with rebuke

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flukejukedukenukelukesoukstookboockarchdukechookleuc-

Related words

reproofreprovalreprimandreprehensionchidelambasteberateremonstrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rebuke"?▾

"Rebuke" has 3 syllables: reb · uk · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rebuke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rebuke" is /ɹiˈbjuːk/.

What does "rebuke" mean?▾

Rebuke: A harsh criticism.

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