How to Pronounce "rebuke for"
expression
ɹibˈjuk/, /ɹɪbˈjuk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ri-BYOOK for
ɹɪbjˈuːk/ /fˈɔː
ri-BYOOK faw
Definition
To criticize or scold someone because of something specific that they did wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹibˈjuk/, /ɹɪbˈjuk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɹɪbjˈuːk/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-BYOOK for
UK
ri-BYOOK faw
Listen in Context
The teacher rebuked Tom for being late to class.
She was rebuked for forgetting to lock the door.
The manager rebuked him for missing the meeting.
He was sharply rebuked for speaking out of turn during the presentation.