How to Pronounce Rehearse

To pronounce "rehearse", say REH-ears-e — 3 syllables, IPA /[ɹɪˈhɜːs]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/[ɹɪˈhɜːs]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rehearse”

"rehearse" has 3 syllables: reh-ears-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

What does rehearse mean?

verb

  1. To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.

    “There's no need to rehearse the same old argument; we've heard it before, and we all agree.”

  2. To narrate; to relate; to tell.

    “The witness rehearsed the events of the night before for the listening detectives.”

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Words that rhyme with rehearse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversedispersecurseverseimmerseaversepurse

Related words

practisepracticerecapitulaterepetitionrepeatingreiteraterepeattest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rehearse"?▾

"Rehearse" has 3 syllables: reh · ears · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rehearse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rehearse" is /[ɹɪˈhɜːs]/.

What does "rehearse" mean?▾

Rehearse: To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.

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