How to pronounce referees
Say it like ref-uh-REEZ. Referees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ).
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- ref
- uh
- REEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Referees 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.
- REEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of referees
American and British speakers say referees in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛfəˈriz/ in the US and /ˌrɛfəˈriːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ref-uh-REEZ.
What does referees mean?
- plural of referee How to pronounce referee
Words that rhyme with referees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of referees.
Questions about saying referees
How do you pronounce referees?
Say ref-uh-REEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛfəˈriz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛfəˈriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in referees?
Referees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ). Broken into parts: ref · uh · REEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say referees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛfəˈriz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛfəˈriːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.