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