How to pronounce refused
Say it like ruh-FYOOZD. Refused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD).
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- ruh
- FYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refused 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.
- FYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of refused
American and British speakers say refused in essentially the same way: /rəˈfjuzd/ in the US and /rɪˈfjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYOOZD.
What does refused mean?
- simple past and past participle of refuse How to pronounce refuse
Words that rhyme with refused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refused.
Questions about saying refused
How do you pronounce refused?
Say ruh-FYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfjuzd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refused?
Refused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD). Broken into parts: ruh · FYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say refused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfjuzd/ and the British form is /rɪˈfjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.