How to Pronounce Rebuking

To pronounce "rebuking", say REB-uk-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

REB-uk-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rebuking”

"rebuking" has 3 syllables: reb-uk-ing. It rhymes with puking and nuking, if that helps it stick.

What does rebuking mean?

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)”

noun

  1. The act of giving a rebuke.

Synonyms

admonishberatecriticisereprehendreprimandreproachreprovescold

Words that rhyme with rebuking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pukingnukingspookingflukingkukangduking

Related words

reproofreprovalreprimandreprehensionchidelambasteberateremonstrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rebuking"?▾

"Rebuking" has 3 syllables: reb · uk · ing.

What does "rebuking" mean?▾

Rebuking: To criticise harshly; to reprove.

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