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rebel
Definition:
(nou) `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms (nou) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) (nou) someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈbel
Examples:
The rebel was punished harshly.
In fact, he is not a true rebel.
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Common mistakes of rebel pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-BEL" instead of "RE-bel" (US: ˈrɛb.əl, UK: ˈrɛb.əl). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The first syllable may be pronounced with a long "e" sound, leading to "ree-bel." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "e" sound as in "bed" to say "RE-bel."
- Silent "h": Some speakers mistakenly pronounce "rebel" as if it has a silent "h," creating a sound like "reh-buhl." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly at the beginning, as in "RE-bel."
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners may pronounce "rebel" as "re-be-l," adding an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Focus on keeping it to two syllables: "RE-bel."
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the second syllable as "buhl" with a schwa sound instead of the correct "bel." Tip: Make sure the second syllable sounds like "bel," as in "bell."