How to pronounce refusenik
Say it like ruh-FYOOZ-nik. Refusenik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ).
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- ruh
- FYOOZ
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refusenik 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.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refusenik
American and British speakers say refusenik in essentially the same way: /rəˈfjuznɪk/ in the US and /rɪˈfjuːznɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYOOZ-nik.
What does refusenik mean?
- A person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses conscription or vaccination.
Questions about saying refusenik
How do you pronounce refusenik?
Say ruh-FYOOZ-nik. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfjuznɪk/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːznɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refusenik?
Refusenik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ). Broken into parts: ruh · FYOOZ · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say refusenik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfjuznɪk/ and the British form is /rɪˈfjuːznɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.