English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Referral Pronunciation
Referral is pronounced ri-FUR-uhl, IPA /rɪˈfɝəl/.
ri-FUR-uhl
US /rɪˈfɝəl/ · UK /rɪˈfɜːrəl/
Syllables: ri · FUR · uhl (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The act of sending someone on to another person or service for help.
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Referral in a Sentence
- You will need a referral from your GP.
- The referral came through after a fortnight.
- Most of our work arrives by referral.
Common Mispronunciations of Referral
Not RE-fuh-ruhl
Referral keeps the beat exactly where refer leaves it, on the FUR in the middle.
Not ri-FUR-al
Nothing in the last beat is held open; it reduces to uhl, as the ending of general does.
Tip: Three beats, ri-FUR-uhl, and the opening ri is almost swallowed.
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