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How to Pronounce Rebecca

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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:

ruh-BEK-uh

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".
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