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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable en
  • 10 letters
Syllables
ref-er-en-dum: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ref-er-EN-dum. Lighter (secondary) stress on ref.
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛfɚˈɛndəm/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ref-erendum, refer-endum, referen-dum.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide referendum into syllables?

referendum divides as ref-er-en-dum. ref-er-en-dum: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in referendum?

Referendum has 4 syllables (ref-er-en-dum).

Which syllable is stressed in referendum?

The stressed syllable in referendum is en. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ref-er-EN-dum. Lighter (secondary) stress on ref.

How do you pronounce referendum?

/ˌrɛfɚˈɛndəm/ in American English.