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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fuse
  • 6 letters
Syllables
re-fuse: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-FUSE.
Pronunciation
/rəˈfjuz/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as re-fuse.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide refuse into syllables?

refuse divides as re-fuse. re-fuse: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in refuse?

Refuse has 2 syllables (re-fuse).

Which syllable is stressed in refuse?

The stressed syllable in refuse is fuse. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-FUSE.

How do you pronounce refuse?

/rəˈfjuz/ in American English.