How to Pronounce Rehab

To pronounce "rehab", say REH-ab — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːhæb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɹiːhæb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rehab”

"rehab" has 2 syllables: reh-ab.

What does rehab mean?

noun

  1. Rehabilitation, especially to treat the use of recreational drugs.
  2. An institution for rehabilitation.

verb

  1. To rehabilitate.

Related words

rehabilitationrehabilitativerecoveryreeducationretrainingcurere-educationreadaptation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rehab"?▾

"Rehab" has 2 syllables: reh · ab.

What is the IPA transcription of "rehab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rehab" is /ˈɹiːhæb/.

What does "rehab" mean?▾

Rehab: Rehabilitation, especially to treat the use of recreational drugs.

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