How to pronounce referred
Say it like ruh-FURD. Referred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD).
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- ruh
- FURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Referred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of referred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FURD.
What does referred mean?
- simple past and past participle of refer How to pronounce refer
Words that rhyme with referred
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Questions about saying referred
How do you pronounce referred?
Say ruh-FURD. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfɝd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in referred?
Referred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD). Broken into parts: ruh · FURD.
Is referred pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈfɜːd/ (rih-FURD).