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referral
Definition:
(nou) a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group (nou) a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred (nou) the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
Examples:
A cardiologist referral is required to participate in the program.
Computerize your community information and referral files.
The hospital is the only referral psychiatric hospital in Uganda.
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Common mistakes of referral pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-FER-ral" instead of "re-FERR-al" (/rɪˈfɜːr.əl/ in UK and /rɪˈfɜr.əl/ in US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Omitting the second "r": Some speakers may pronounce "referral" as "referral" without the second "r" sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both "r" sounds clearly to maintain clarity.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The vowel in the second syllable can be mispronounced as "e" instead of the correct "e" sound. This leads to saying "re-fer-al." Tip: Practice the "er" sound as in "her" to get it right.
- Overly rapid pronunciation: Saying "referral" too quickly can cause slurring, making it sound like "refral." This can hinder understanding. Tip: Slow down your speech and articulate each syllable clearly.
- Confusing with "refer": Some people mix up "referral" with "refer," pronouncing them too similarly. "Referral" should have an extra syllable. Tip: Remember that "referral" has three syllables, while "refer" has only two.