How to pronounce reference

reference

/ˈrefərəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈrefrəns/.

/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

This is a direct reference to his early works.

How do you pronounce reference?

Reference is pronounced /ˈrefərəns/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈrefrəns/, is also used.

How many syllables are in reference?

Reference has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in reference?

The first syllable: /ˈrefərəns/.