How to Pronounce “refusenik” in English
/ɹəˈfjuznɪk/
RE·fu·se·nik
Stress: re
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What does “refusenik” mean?
- One of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate (typically but not exclusively a Jewish citizen denied permission to immigrate to Israel).
- A person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses conscription or vaccination.
Example sentences
- “The refuseniki say they don’t want to change anything in the U.S.S.R., only leave it.”
- “Near-synonyms: recusant, decliner, dissenter, objector, protester, defier, maverick, nonconformist, rebel, renegade”
- “refusenik and uh try to Buck them”
How to pronounce “refusenik”
- Syllables:
- re · fu · se · nik
- Stress:
- re — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ɹəˈfjuznɪk/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /re/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “refusenik”?
“refusenik” is pronounced /ɹəˈfjuznɪk/ (re · fu · se · nik). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “refusenik”?
“refusenik” has 4 syllables: re · fu · se · nik.
Where is the stress in “refusenik”?
The primary stress in “refusenik” is on “RE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “refusenik” mean?
One of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate (typically but not exclusively a Jewish citizen denied permission to immigrate to Israel).
How can I hear “refusenik” used in real sentences?
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