How to Pronounce "rebel against"
expression
REH-buhl uh-GAYNST
REB-uhl uh-GENST
Definition
To refuse to obey rules or authority and act in opposition, usually because you disagree with them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛbəɫ/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ˈɹɛbəl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REH-buhl uh-GAYNST
UK
REB-uhl uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Teenagers often rebel against their parents' rules.
Some workers rebelled against the new company policy.
He decided to rebel against unfair treatment.
It's normal to rebel against authority when you're young.