How to Pronounce Rebecca
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
Rebecca means "To tie, to bind"—a English name with a rich history.
Rebecca has 3 syllables: ruh-BEK-uh.
Common spellings include Rebeccah, Rebeckah—all pronounced the same as Rebecca.
Phonetic Spelling of Rebecca
The phonetic spelling of Rebecca is:
Rebecca Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Rebecca below.
Origin and Meaning of Rebecca
Rebecca is a English name meaning "To tie, to bind". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, ET, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Hebrew Rivkah
Common Mispronunciations of Rebecca
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes ruh-BEK-uh
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Rebecca should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
- "Rebeccah" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Rebecca
- "Rebeckah" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Rebecca
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Rebecca?
- Rebecca is pronounced ruh-BEK-uh.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Rebecca?
- The correct pronunciation of Rebecca is ruh-BEK-uh.
- Is Rebecca a English name?
- Yes, Rebecca is a English name meaning "To tie, to bind".