How to Pronounce “reference

word

/ˈɹɛfɝəns/
REF-ruhns
/ɹˈɛfɹəns/
REF-ruhns

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɹɛfɝəns/

British English

/ɹˈɛfɹəns/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

REF-ruhns

UK

REF-ruhns

Listen in Context

I used a dictionary as a reference.

Her teacher gave her a reference for the job.

Just for reference, the meeting starts at 9, not 9:30.

The book makes reference to many famous artists.