How to pronounce refuting
Say it like rih-FYOO-ting. Refuting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- rih
- FYOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refuting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refuting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-FYOO-ting.
What does refuting mean?
- present participle and gerund of refute How to pronounce refute
Words that rhyme with refuting
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Questions about saying refuting
How do you pronounce refuting?
Say rih-FYOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refuting?
Refuting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: rih · FYOO · ting.
Is refuting 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 /rɪˈfjuːtɪŋ/ (rih-FYOO-ting).