How to pronounce refocus
Say it like ree-FOH-kus. Refocus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/riˈfoʊkəs/ree-FOH-kus
UK British/riˈfəʊkəs/ree-FOH-kus
- ree
- FOH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refocus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refocus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-FOH-kus.
What does refocus mean?
verb
- to focus on something else
- to change the focus of“to refocus a microscope”
- to change one's priorities
Where does refocus come from?
From re- + focus.
Words that rhyme with refocus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refocus.
Questions about saying refocus
How do you pronounce refocus?
Say ree-FOH-kus. The American pronunciation is /riˈfoʊkəs/. In British English it is /riˈfəʊkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refocus?
Refocus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: ree · FOH · kus.
Is refocus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /riˈfəʊkəs/ (ree-FOH-kus).