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rebuke
Definition:
(nou) an act or expression of criticism and censure
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈbjuːk
Examples:
Reproof is also a kind of rebuke.
He wanted to rebuke and chasten them.
Because of this, I rebuke you in the name of the Lord.
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Common mistakes of rebuke pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-BUKE" instead of "RE-buke". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, /rɪˈbjuːk/ in UK and /rɪˈbjuk/ in US.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "rebuke" with a short "e" sound, saying "rebuke" as /rɛˈbjuk/. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound, which is a short "i" as in "rib", making it /rɪˈbjuːk/ in UK and /rɪˈbjuk/ in US.
- Overemphasizing the "u": A common mistake is to overly stress the "u" in "rebuke", leading to a drawn-out sound. Tip: Keep the "u" sound smooth and quick, as in /rɪˈbjuːk/ for UK and /rɪˈbjuk/ for US.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "re-byu-ke". Tip: Remember that "rebuke" has only two syllables, pronounced as /rɪˈbjuːk/ in UK and /rɪˈbjuk/ in US.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "rebuke" with "rebate", pronouncing them similarly. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and stress patterns to differentiate them clearly; "rebuke" is /rɪˈbjuːk/ in UK and /rɪˈbjuk/ in US.