How do you pronounce "refers"?

In American English: /rəˈfɝːz/ (ruh-FURZ). In British English: /ɹɪfˈɜːz/ (rif-ꞫZ). In Canadian English: /rəˈfɝːz/ (ruh-FURZ). In Australian English: /ɹɪfˈɜːz/ (rif-ꞫZ).

Is "refers" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rəˈfɝːz/ (ruh-FURZ), while in British English it's /ɹɪfˈɜːz/ (rif-ꞫZ).

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refers

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/rəˈfɝːz/

ruh-FURZ

Syllable Breakdown

rəref·fɝːzers

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