How to pronounce refuseniks
Say it like rih-FYOOZ-niks. Refuseniks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ).
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- rih
- FYOOZ
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refuseniks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refuseniks
American and British speakers say refuseniks in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfjuznɪks/ in the US and /rɪˈfjuːznɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYOOZ-niks.
What does refuseniks mean?
- plural of refusenik How to pronounce refusenik
Questions about saying refuseniks
How do you pronounce refuseniks?
Say rih-FYOOZ-niks. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfjuznɪks/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːznɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refuseniks?
Refuseniks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ). Broken into parts: rih · FYOOZ · niks.
Do Americans and Brits say refuseniks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfjuznɪks/ and the British form is /rɪˈfjuːznɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.