How to Pronounce "rebel"
word
/ˈɹɛbəɫ/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫ/
RE-buhl (noun), ri-BEL (verb)
/ˈrɛbəl/, /rɪˈbɛl/
RE-buhl (noun), ri-BEL (verb)
Definition
A rebel is someone who refuses to follow rules or authority, often fighting for change. As a verb, to rebel means to resist or oppose control, especially by the government or parents.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛbəɫ/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫ/
British English
/ˈrɛbəl/, /rɪˈbɛl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RE-buhl (noun), ri-BEL (verb)
UK
RE-buhl (noun), ri-BEL (verb)
Listen in Context
The rebel fought against the king.
Teenagers sometimes rebel against their parents.
He was called a rebel because he broke the rules.
The government tried to stop the rebels, but they kept fighting.