How to pronounce refereed
Say it like ref-uh-REED. Refereed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REED).
- ref
- uh
- REED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refereed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- refGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of refereed
American and British speakers say refereed in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛfəˈrid/ in the US and /ˌrɛfəˈriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ref-uh-REED.
What does refereed mean?
- simple past and past participle of referee How to pronounce referee
- said of articles or books that have undergone peer review“She has published four books, twenty refereed articles, and dozens of book reviews.”
- said of a journal whose articles are submitted to peer review“Lexicography Illustrated isn't a refereed journal, is it?”
Words that rhyme with refereed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refereed.
Questions about saying refereed
How do you pronounce refereed?
Say ref-uh-REED. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛfəˈrid/. In British English it is /ˌrɛfəˈriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refereed?
Refereed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REED). Broken into parts: ref · uh · REED.
Do Americans and Brits say refereed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛfəˈrid/ and the British form is /ˌrɛfəˈriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.