How to pronounce refocuses
Say it like ree-FOH-kuh-siz. Refocuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- ree
- FOH
- kuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refocuses 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refocuses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-FOH-kuh-siz.
What does refocuses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refocus How to pronounce refocus
Questions about saying refocuses
How do you pronounce refocuses?
Say ree-FOH-kuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /riˈfoʊkəsɪz/. In British English it is /riˈfəʊkəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refocuses?
Refocuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: ree · FOH · kuh · siz.
Is refocuses 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 /riˈfəʊkəsɪz/ (ree-FOH-kuh-siz).