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How to pronounce “rebus

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Pronunciation guide for rebus

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of rebus with real speech in context.
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2 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Rajesh Rao: Computing a Rosetta Stone for the Indus script 17 minutesuse the rebus principle,
Definition summary
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

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How to pronounce rebus

Rajesh Rao: Computing a Rosetta Stone for the Indus script 17 minutes

use the rebus principle,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “rebus

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
  • (linguistics) A pictographic component of a compound character (e.g. sinograph) used to hint at the pronunciation of the compound.
  • (specifically, heraldry) An arrangement of pictures on a coat of arms which suggests the name of the person to whom it belongs.
  • (crosswording) A type of crossword puzzle in which some squares contain entire words, or symbols representing words, instead of single letters.
  • [Verb]
  • To represent (a phrase or word) as a rebus.
  • To apply a rebus to (something).

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