How Do You Spell REBARBATIVE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪbˈɑːbətˌɪv] (IPA)

Rebarbative is spelled with a tricky combination of consonants and vowels that can be difficult to pronounce. The first syllable starts with a "r" sound, followed by a long "e" sound and then a "b" sound. The second syllable starts with an "a" sound, followed by a "r" sound and then a short "i" sound. The final syllable starts with a "t" sound and ends with a short "iv" sound. This word means unattractive or unpleasant, and its spelling may be just as unpalatable for some.

Common Misspellings for REBARBATIVE

• eebarbative
• debarbative
• febarbative
• tebarbative
• 5ebarbative
• 4ebarbative
• rwbarbative
• rsbarbative
• rdbarbative
• rrbarbative
• r4barbative
• r3barbative
• revarbative
• renarbative
• reharbative
• regarbative
• rebzrbative
• rebsrbative
• rebwrbative

Etymology of REBARBATIVE

The word "rebarbative" originated in the mid-19th century and is derived from the French word "rebarbatif". In turn, "rebarbatif" comes from the Old French word "rebarber", meaning "to refuse" or "reject". The term evolved from the Latin word "rebarbare", which means "to shave off", and "barba", which means "beard". The word figuratively developed to describe something that is repelling, unattractive, or disagreeable, much like a prickly or unkempt beard.

Similar spelling words for REBARBATIVE

• reverberation,
• reverberative,
• repairable,
• reprobate,
• reverberate,
• reverberating.