How to pronounce "rebounds" in EnglishNoun
rɪˈbaʊndz
rih·BOWNDZ
Primary stress: BOWNDZ
Hear native speakers say rebounds in context across real video clips
sports. And I tried. I actually got a scholarship to play basketball at Seattle University, where I averaged uh an astounding four points and three rebounds. an astounding four points and three rebounds.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “rebounds”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
rih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
BOWNDZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("BOWNDZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "rebounds" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "rebounds is" sounds like "rebounds-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "rebounds" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“scholarship to play basketball at Seattle University, where I averaged uh an astounding four points and three rebounds.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“opportunity to see rebounds Italian tenure at 240 versus us at 290 or 3 mmm”— CNBCWatch clip
“4 assists and almost six rebounds per game”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“stronger growth in the rest of the world which we hope rebounds from the pause in the first quarter that will support rising stock prices and especially the”— CNBCWatch clip
“I would get the rebounds, I could do that and I would shoot the ball.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“to jump on the floor for the loose balls, to push people for rebounds.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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scholarship to play basketball at Seattle University, where I averaged uh an astounding four points and three rebounds.
Hear it in context: “rebounds”
8 clipsThe English word “rebounds” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈbaʊndz (phonetic respelling: rih-BOWNDZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · BOWNDZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (BOWNDZ). Grammatically, “rebounds” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 8 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “rebounds” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:00
“sports. And I tried. I actually got a scholarship to play basketball at Seattle University, where I averaged uh an astounding four points and three rebounds. an astounding four points and three rebounds.”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #2 · @4:45
“there earlier earnings cycle so we start adding those up it's not a bad opportunity to see rebounds Italian tenure at 240 versus us at 290 or 3 mmm I mean that seems crazy what would you rather own paper from the United States”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @11:28
“retirement to play for the Washington Wizards you are right at the age of 38 to 40 he averaged 21. 2 points 4. 4 assists and almost six rebounds per game in 142 games at the age of 40 and that is a stat better than most”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #4 · @3:27
“be a little less defensive but it's fundamentally stronger growth in the US stronger growth in the rest of the world which we hope rebounds from the pause in the first quarter that will support rising stock prices and especially the the first quarter that will support rising stock prices and especially the”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @1:28
“and I was never very proficient at it. I would get the rebounds, I could do that and I would shoot the ball. Woosh!”
Definition & Meaning: “rebounds”
- The recoil of an object bouncing off another.
- A return to health or well-being; a recovery.
- To bound or spring back from a force.
- To give back an echo.
Example Sentences (3)
- “I am on the rebound.”
- “Bodies which are absolutely hard, or so soft as to be void of elasticity, will not rebound from one another.”
- “scholarship to play basketball at Seattle University, where I averaged uh an astounding four points and three rebounds.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “rebounds”
- Pronunciation:
- rih-BOWNDZ
- Syllables:
- rih · BOWNDZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · bounds
- Primary stress:
- BOWNDZ
- IPA:
- rɪˈbaʊndz
- Hear it in context
- rebounds
Words that Rhyme with “rebounds”
-aʊndzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"rebounds" (⁄rɪˈbaʊndz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "rebounds" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about rebounds
How do you pronounce “rebounds”?
“rebounds” is pronounced ⁄rɪˈbaʊndz⁄ (rih-BOWNDZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “rebounds”?
“rebounds” has 2 syllables: rih · BOWNDZ.
Where is the stress in “rebounds”?
The primary stress in “rebounds” is on “BOWNDZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “rebounds” mean?
The recoil of an object bouncing off another.
How can I hear “rebounds” used in real sentences?
This page has 8 real-world video examples of “rebounds” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “rebounds”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).