How to Pronounce "rebels"
word
/ˈɹɛbəɫz/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫz/
RE-buhlz (noun), ri-BELZ (verb)
/ˈrɛbəlz/, /rɪˈbɛlz/
RE-buhlz (noun), ri-BELZ (verb)
Definition
People who resist authority, control, or tradition, often by fighting against a government or in protest. Can refer to those who refuse to follow rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛbəɫz/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫz/
British English
/ˈrɛbəlz/, /rɪˈbɛlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RE-buhlz (noun), ri-BELZ (verb)
UK
RE-buhlz (noun), ri-BELZ (verb)
Listen in Context
The rebels fought against the king.
Some rebels refused to surrender.
The army tried to stop the rebels.
Teenagers sometimes act like rebels at home.