English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Rebus Pronunciation
Rebus is pronounced REE-buhs, IPA /ˈribəs/.
REE-buhs
US /ˈribəs/ · UK /rɪˈbjuːz/
Syllables: REE · buhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A puzzle in which pictures and letters stand in for the syllables of a word or phrase.
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Rebus in a Sentence
- The back page carries a rebus every Saturday.
- A drawing of a bee beside the letter n is a simple rebus.
- He solved the rebus in under a minute.
Common Mispronunciations of Rebus
Not ri-BUHS
Unusually for a word beginning re, the force is at the front here, on REE.
Not RE-buhs
Lengthen the opening to the ee of see rather than the short e of bed.
Tip: Think of it as ree plus the bus you catch.
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