How to pronounce refutes
Say it like rih-FYOOTS. Refutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOTS).
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- rih
- FYOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refutes 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.
- FYOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of refutes
American and British speakers say refutes in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfjuts/ in the US and /rɪˈfjuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYOOTS.
What does refutes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refute How to pronounce refute
Words that rhyme with refutes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refutes.
Questions about saying refutes
How do you pronounce refutes?
Say rih-FYOOTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfjuts/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refutes?
Refutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOTS). Broken into parts: rih · FYOOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say refutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfjuts/ and the British form is /rɪˈfjuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.