How to Pronounce "refused"
word
/ɹəfˈjuzd/
ri-FYOOZD
/ɹɪfjˈuːzd/
ri-FYOOZD
Definition
Past tense of 'refuse'. It means someone said no to something, did not accept it, or was not willing to do it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹəfˈjuzd/
British English
/ɹɪfjˈuːzd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-FYOOZD
UK
ri-FYOOZD
Listen in Context
She refused the job offer.
He refused to answer the question.
The dog refused to eat.
I refused to let them blame me for it.