How to pronounce refillable
Say it like ree-FIL-uh-bul. Refillable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
- ree
- FIL
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refillable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refillable
American and British speakers say refillable in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈfɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˌriːˈfɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FIL-uh-bul.
What does refillable mean?
- Capable of being filled again.
- Any product that can be refilled.
Where does refillable come from?
From refill + -able.
Words that rhyme with refillable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refillable.
Questions about saying refillable
How do you pronounce refillable?
Say ree-FIL-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈfɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈfɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refillable?
Refillable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: ree · FIL · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say refillable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈfɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈfɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.