How to Pronounce "rebuke"
word
ɹibˈjuk/, /ɹɪbˈjuk
ri-BYUKE or rih-BYUKE
ɹɪbjˈuːk
rih-BYUKE
Definition
To speak to someone angrily or seriously because they have done something wrong. It can also refer to the act of expressing strong disapproval.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹibˈjuk/, /ɹɪbˈjuk
British English
ɹɪbjˈuːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-BYUKE or rih-BYUKE
UK
rih-BYUKE
Listen in Context
The teacher rebuked him for being late.
She received a sharp rebuke from her boss.
He felt bad after his mother's rebuke.
"Don't ever do that again!" she rebuked him in front of everyone.