How to pronounce refection
Say it like rih-FEK-shun. Refection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- rih
- FEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refection
American and British speakers say refection in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfɛkʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈfɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FEK-shun.
What does refection mean?
- Mental or spiritual refreshment.
- Physical refreshment, especially with food or drink.
- A meal, especially a light meal.
Where does refection come from?
From French réfection, from Latin refectiōnem, accusative singular of refectiō (“recovery, refection”), from reficiō (“restore, renew”).
Words that rhyme with refection
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Questions about saying refection
How do you pronounce refection?
Say rih-FEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfɛkʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refection?
Refection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: rih · FEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say refection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfɛkʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈfɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.