How to Pronounce "in reference to"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹɛfɝəns/, /ˈɹɛfɹəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
in REF-er-uhns to
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈɛfɹəns/ /tˈuː
in ref-ER-uhns to
Definition
A formal way to say 'about' or 'concerning,' used when mentioning what something is connected to or referring to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹɛfɝəns/, /ˈɹɛfɹəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈɛfɹəns/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in REF-er-uhns to
UK
in ref-ER-uhns to
Listen in Context
This letter is in reference to your job application.
I am writing in reference to your recent inquiry.
The manager spoke in reference to the new company policy.
Just to clarify, were you speaking in reference to last week's meeting?