How to Pronounce "rebuffed"
word
ɹiˈbəft/, /ɹɪˈbəft
ri-BUHFT or ri-BUHFT
ɹɪbˈʌft
ri-BUFT
Definition
To be rejected or refused abruptly or in an unfriendly way, especially when someone tries to help or offer something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈbəft/, /ɹɪˈbəft
British English
ɹɪbˈʌft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-BUHFT or ri-BUHFT
UK
ri-BUFT
Listen in Context
His proposal was rebuffed by the committee.
I felt bad when my idea was rebuffed in the meeting.
She rebuffed his offer to help.
He tried to apologize, but was quickly rebuffed.