How to Pronounce "rebuttal"
word
ɹiˈbətəɫ/, /ɹɪˈbətəɫ
ri-BUHT-uhl
ɹɪbˈʌtəl
ri-BUT-uhl
Definition
A rebuttal is a statement or argument that responds to and challenges another person's statement or argument, often countering or disproving it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈbətəɫ/, /ɹɪˈbətəɫ
British English
ɹɪbˈʌtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-BUHT-uhl
UK
ri-BUT-uhl
Listen in Context
The lawyer gave a strong rebuttal to the accusation.
Her rebuttal changed the judge's opinion.
He prepared a written rebuttal for the meeting.
Her rebuttal was so clear that nobody could argue back.