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