How to pronounce referenced
Say it like REF-uh-runst. Referenced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF).
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- REF
- uh
- runst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Referenced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of referenced
American and British speakers say referenced in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛfərənst/ in the US and /ˈrɛfərənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: REF-uh-runst.
What does referenced mean?
- supported with written references or citations“a carefully referenced biography”
Questions about saying referenced
How do you pronounce referenced?
Say REF-uh-runst. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛfərənst/. In British English it is /ˈrɛfərənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in referenced?
Referenced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF). Broken into parts: REF · uh · runst.
Do Americans and Brits say referenced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛfərənst/ and the British form is /ˈrɛfərənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.