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/ˈɹɛfɝəns/
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/ɹˈɛfɹəns/
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"reference" has 3 syllables: reference.
noun
verb
“You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it.”
“Reference the dictionary for word meanings.”
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"Reference" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɹɛfɝəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.
"Reference" has 3 syllables.
The IPA transcription of "reference" is /ˈɹɛfɝəns/.
Reference: A relationship or relation (to something).
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