How to Pronounce "refusal"
word
/ɹəfˈjuzəɫ/, /ɹɪfˈjuzəɫ/
rih-FYOO-zuhl
/ɹɪfjˈuːsəl/
rih-FYOO-suhl
Definition
The act of saying no or not accepting something that is offered, asked, or suggested.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹəfˈjuzəɫ/, /ɹɪfˈjuzəɫ/
British English
/ɹɪfjˈuːsəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rih-FYOO-zuhl
UK
rih-FYOO-suhl
Listen in Context
After his refusal, they didn't ask him again.
The refusal of the application was disappointing but not unexpected.
His sudden refusal caught us off guard.
His refusal to help surprised everyone.