How to Pronounce Refereed

To pronounce "refereed", say REF-er-eed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹiːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “refereed”

"refereed" has 3 syllables: ref-er-eed.

What does refereed mean?

verb

  1. To act as a referee.

    “He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.”

adjective

  1. Said of articles or books that have undergone peer review
  2. Said of a journal whose articles are submitted to peer review

Related words

peer-reviewedscholarlyspecializedlearnedspecialisedmediatedreviewablepeer-reviewable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refereed"?▾

"Refereed" has 3 syllables: ref · er · eed.

What is the IPA transcription of "refereed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "refereed" is /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiːd/.

What does "refereed" mean?▾

Refereed: To act as a referee.

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