rebel

/ˈrɛbəl/

Syllables reb·el

Stress REB-el

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɛ/

short e

bel

/bəl/

schwa

Meaning

a person who resists or fights against authority or control

Sound Reference

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re=/rɛ/(red) + bel=/bəl/(label)

Example

The rebel refused to follow the king’s orders.