How many syllables in referee?

Syllables in referee

3

ref·er·ee

Referee has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say referee

Pronunciation/ˌɹɛfɚˈi/
3 syllables, ref-er-EE · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say referee slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ref, er, ee. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with referee

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Questions

How many syllables are in referee?
Referee has three syllables.
How do you divide referee into syllables?
Referee divides as ref-er-ee.
Which syllable is stressed in referee?
The third syllable (ref-er-EE).

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