How many syllables in referees?

Syllables in referees

3

ref·er·ees

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

How to say referees

Pronunciation/ˌɹɛfɚˈiz/
3 syllables, ref-er-EES · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in referees?
Referees has three syllables.
How do you divide referees into syllables?
Referees divides as ref-er-ees.
Which syllable is stressed in referees?
The third syllable (ref-er-EES).

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