How to Pronounce "refereeing"
word
ˌɹɛfɝˈi
ref-er-EE-ing
ɹˌɛfəɹˈiːɪŋ
ref-uh-REE-ing
Definition
Refereeing is the act of serving as a referee, overseeing and making decisions in sports matches or competitions to ensure the rules are followed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛfɝˈi
British English
ɹˌɛfəɹˈiːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ref-er-EE-ing
UK
ref-uh-REE-ing
Listen in Context
He is refereeing the soccer game today.
Her father enjoys refereeing local basketball games.
Refereeing can be very challenging in close games.
He started refereeing after he stopped playing professionally.