reference
RE-fer-ans
referans
/ˈɹɛfɝəns/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “reference” is spelled “referans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | r | e | f | er | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɹ/ | /ɛ/ | /f/ | /ɝ/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “reference” with
9 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“referans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “reference”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“reference” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “reference”?
“reference” is pronounced RE-fer-ans — IPA /ˈɹɛfɝəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “referans”.
How many syllables are in “reference”?
“reference” has 3 syllables: RE-fer-ans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).