How to pronounce refutation
Say it like ref-yuu-TAY-shun. Refutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- ref
- yuu
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refutation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- refGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refutation
American and British speakers say refutation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ref-yuu-TAY-shun.
What does refutation mean?
- An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.
- A vocal answer to an attack on one's assertions.
Where does refutation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French refutation (compare French réfutation, Spanish refutación, Portuguese refutação, Italian refutazione) or its etymon Latin refūtātiō, from refūtō + -ātiō.
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Questions about saying refutation
How do you pronounce refutation?
Say ref-yuu-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refutation?
Refutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: ref · yuu · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say refutation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.