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.