How to Pronounce "referees"
word
ˌɹɛfɝˈiz
reh-fur-EEZ
ɹˌɛfəɹˈiːz
ref-uh-REEZ
Definition
People who oversee and enforce the rules during a sports game or competition. They make decisions on plays and ensure fair play.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛfɝˈiz
British English
ɹˌɛfəɹˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
reh-fur-EEZ
UK
ref-uh-REEZ
Listen in Context
The referees watched the game closely.
Two referees were needed for the basketball game.
The referees made a decision about the foul.
All the referees agreed that the goal was valid.