How to Pronounce “refuge

word

/ˈɹɛfjudʒ/
REF-yooj
/ɹˈɛfjuːdʒ/
REF-yooj

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɹɛfjudʒ/

British English

/ɹˈɛfjuːdʒ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

REF-yooj

UK

REF-yooj

Listen in Context

The cave gave us refuge from the storm.

Many animals seek refuge in trees.

She found refuge in her friend's home.

After a long, stressful day, he takes refuge in his favorite book.