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