How to pronounce referendum
American English pronunciation
ref-uh-REN-dum
- IPA
- /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/
- Syllables
- ref · uh · REN · dum (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What referendum means
A vote where all the people decide one question
In a sentence: The town held a referendum to decide whether to build a new pool.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning something that ought to be brought back and announced.
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