How to Pronounce "refers"
word
/ɹəˈfɝz/
ruh-FURZ
/ɹɪfˈɜːz/
ri-FURZ
Definition
To mention or talk about someone or something, or to point to a specific thing. Also used to describe the meaning of a word or phrase.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹəˈfɝz/
British English
/ɹɪfˈɜːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ruh-FURZ
UK
ri-FURZ
Listen in Context
This word refers to a type of animal.
He refers to his father as his hero.
The picture refers to last year’s event.
When he says 'they,' he refers to his coworkers.