How many syllables in "refugee"?

"refugee" has 3 sylaby (ref - u - gee).

How to divide "refugee"?

"refugee" divides into 3 parts: ref · u · gee.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ref... u... gee) and listen on SayItVid.

Przewodnik po sylabach

3 Sylaby

"refugee": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:ref·u·gee

Główny akcent

ref-u-GEE(ref · u · gee)○ ○ ●

Stress in "refugee" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌrɛf.juˈdʒiː⁄

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IPAˌrɛf.juˈdʒiː

Sylabyref·u·gee

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How many syllables in "refugee"?: "refugee" has 3 sylaby (ref - u - gee).
How to divide "refugee"?: "refugee" divides into 3 parts: ref · u · gee.
Where is the stress in "refugee"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "refugee"?: Say each syllable slowly (ref... u... gee) and listen on SayItVid.