How to Pronounce Referents

To pronounce "referents", say REF-er-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

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Letters

REF-er-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “referents”

"referents" has 3 syllables: ref-er-ents.

What does referents mean?

noun

  1. The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.
  2. That which is referenced.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "referents"?▾

"Referents" has 3 syllables: ref · er · ents.

What does "referents" mean?▾

Referents: The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes.

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