To pronounce "referring", say REF-err-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
referring
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REF-err-ing
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"referring" has 3 syllables: ref-err-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: refering — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Referring" has 3 syllables: ref · err · ing.
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