How to pronounce refute
Say it like rih-FYOOT. Refute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOT).
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- rih
- FYOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refute 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.
- FYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of refute
American and British speakers say refute in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfjut/ in the US and /rɪˈfjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYOOT.
What does refute mean?
- To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
- To deny the truth or correctness of (something); to reject or disagree with an accusation.
Where does refute come from?
From Latin refūtō (“refute, repudiate”).
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Questions about saying refute
How do you pronounce refute?
Say rih-FYOOT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfjut/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refute?
Refute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOT). Broken into parts: rih · FYOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say refute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfjut/ and the British form is /rɪˈfjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.