Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

refusal

/ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables
re-fusal
IPA
/ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of refusing.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English refusell. By surface analysis, refuse + -al.

Usage

Inflected Forms

refusals (plural)

Derived Forms

nonrefusal

Phrases

pervasive refusal syndrome right of first refusal school refusal

Frequently Paired Words

refuse

Synonyms

abnegation declination repudiation denial turndown disapproval dissension nonapproval nonassent nonconsent prohibition refusal

Rhymes With

perusal recusal musil kruzel neuzil ouzel ousel

Questions

How do you pronounce refusal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/.
What does refusal mean?
The act of refusing.
Where does refusal come from?
Inherited from Middle English refusell. By surface analysis, refuse + -al.

How to pronounce refusal

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