The spelling of the phrase "study at refuse" may seem confusing because of the identical pronunciation of "refuse" as both a verb meaning to reject, and a noun meaning waste. However, the differentiation of these homophones in written language can be represented through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The verb is pronounced /rɪˈfjuːz/ (rih-FYOOZ), while the noun is pronounced /ˈrɛfjuːs/ (REH-fyooz). Thus, the spelling of the intended meaning must take into account the context in which the word is being used.