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Comment prononcer « refuse » en anglaisVerbe

refuse se prononce rɪˈfjuːz, avec l’accent tonique principal sur la syllabe « FYOOZ ». Écoutez des locuteurs natifs le prononcer dans 2 968 extraits avec sous-titres synchronisés et repères temporels ci-dessous.

rɪˈfjuːz

rih·FYOOZ

Accent tonique principal : FYOOZ

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Sayrih-FYOOZ
Syllabesrih · FYOOZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “refuse”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

rɪˈfjuːz

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Unstressed

rih

Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.

Syllable 2Primary Stress

FYOOZ

Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.

Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FYOOZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Unstressed Syllable Vowel Reduction (Schwa ⁄ə⁄)

The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.

How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "refuse" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“refuse to take money from dod department of defense for example because in some indirect or direct way you're funding”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“refuse. Donald Trump. Donald Trump at one point, he says various things at different times, but at one point, and”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“refuse to fail or they refuse to settle for less um so of course the talent has”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“refuse to fail or they refuse to settle for less.”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“refuse to let these things colour the way I see the world instead I choose to”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“refuse to walk through uh but you have to have some kind of empathy with the”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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refuse to take money from dod department of defense for example because in some indirect or direct way you're funding

Écouter en contexte: “refuse”

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The Anglais word “refuse” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈfjuːz (phonetic respelling: rih-FYOOZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · FYOOZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FYOOZ). Grammatically, “refuse” functions as a adjective, noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 2 968 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “refuse” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #1 · @100:26
    “be had i've worked with people who you know refuse to take money from dod department of defense for example because in some indirect or direct way you're funding because in some indirect or direct way you're funding”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #2 · @0:54
    “And I'd like to make him an offer. An offer I hope he can't refuse. Donald Trump. Donald Trump at one point, he says various things at different times, but at one point, and one point, he says various things at different times, but at one point, and”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #3 · @1:57
    “they're a better painter but because they're giving it so much more and they refuse to fail or they refuse to settle for less um so of course the talent has got to be there but hard work is a massive part of developing that gift”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #4 · @13:52
    “they're a better painter, but because they're giving it so much more and they refuse to fail or they refuse to settle for less. Um, so of course the talent has got to be there, but hard work is a massive part of developing that gift,”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #5 · @9:06
    “doctors who are driven by greed and who have some very unethical practices but I refuse to let these things colour the way I see the world instead I choose to see the beauty all around me in July I went on vacation in Corsica my first”

Définition et signification: “refuse”

Audio
ADJECTIVE
  • Discarded, rejected.
NOUN
  • Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
VERB
  • To decline (a request or demand).
  • To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)

  • “My request for a pay rise was refused.”
  • “I refuse to listen to this nonsense any more.”
  • “refuse to take money from dod department of defense for example because in some indirect or direct way you're funding”

Expressions et collocations courantes

refuse donald

Prononciation: “refuse”

Pronunciation:
rih-FYOOZ
Syllabes:
rih · FYOOZ
Written Hyphenation:
re · fuse
Accent tonique principal :
FYOOZ
IPA:
rɪˈfjuːz
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refuse

Synonymes: “refuse”

7 mots

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Mots qui riment avec “refuse”

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Questions fréquentes sur « refuse »

Comment prononcer « refuse » en anglais ?

« refuse » se prononce ⁄rɪˈfjuːz⁄ (rih-FYOOZ). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.

Combien de syllabes compte « refuse » ?

« refuse » compte 2 syllabes : rih · FYOOZ.

Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « refuse » ?

L’accent tonique principal dans « refuse » se trouve sur « FYOOZ ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.

Que signifie « refuse » ?

Discarded, rejected.

Comment écouter « refuse » dans des phrases réelles ?

Cette page contient 2968 exemples vidéo de « refuse » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “refuse”?

Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).