How to pronounce referring
Say it like rih-FUR-ring. Referring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- rih
- FUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Referring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of referring
American and British speakers say referring in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FUR-ring.
What does referring mean?
- present participle and gerund of refer How to pronounce refer
- The act by which somebody or something is referred; a reference.
Words that rhyme with referring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of referring.
Questions about saying referring
How do you pronounce referring?
Say rih-FUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in referring?
Referring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: rih · FUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say referring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.