To pronounce "refuses", say REF-us-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
refuses
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"refuses" has 3 syllables: ref-us-es. It rhymes with infuses and bruises, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Refuses" has 3 syllables: ref · us · es.
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