How to pronounce references
Say it like REF-uh-run-siz. References has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF).
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- REF
- uh
- run
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
References 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.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of references
American and British speakers say references in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛfərənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛfərənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REF-uh-run-siz.
What does references mean?
- plural of reference How to pronounce reference
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reference How to pronounce reference
Questions about saying references
How do you pronounce references?
Say REF-uh-run-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛfərənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛfərənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in references?
References has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF). Broken into parts: REF · uh · run · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say references the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛfərənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛfərənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.