How to pronounce refuted
Say it like rih-FYOO-tid. Refuted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- rih
- FYOO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refuted 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refuted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-FYOO-tid.
What does refuted mean?
- simple past and past participle of refute How to pronounce refute
Words that rhyme with refuted
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Questions about saying refuted
How do you pronounce refuted?
Say rih-FYOO-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfjutɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refuted?
Refuted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: rih · FYOO · tid.
Is refuted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈfjuːtɪd/ (rih-FYOO-tid).