How to pronounce refugees
Say it like REF-yoo-jeez. Refugees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF).
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- REF
- yoo
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refugees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of refugees
American and British speakers say refugees in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛˌfjudʒiz/ in the US and /ˈrɛˌfjuːdʒiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REF-yoo-jeez.
What does refugees mean?
- plural of refugee How to pronounce refugee
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refugee How to pronounce refugee
Questions about saying refugees
How do you pronounce refugees?
Say REF-yoo-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛˌfjudʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛˌfjuːdʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refugees?
Refugees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REF). Broken into parts: REF · yoo · jeez.
Do Americans and Brits say refugees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛˌfjudʒiz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛˌfjuːdʒiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.