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How to pronounce “referee”

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Pronunciation guide for referee

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of referee with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How to Outthink Your Competition -- with a Lesson from Sportsor the referee making a wrong call in the last minute of the game.
Definition summary: (sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

Example 1 of 8

How to Outthink Your Competition -- with a Lesson from Sports

or the referee making a wrong call in the last minute of the game.

[Noun]
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
A person who settles a dispute.
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
[Verb]
To act as a referee.

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