How to pronounce refills
Say it like REE-filz. Refills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- filz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refills pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- filzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refills
American and British speakers say refills in essentially the same way: /ˈrifɪlz/ in the US and /ˈriːfɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-filz.
Other ways to say refills
Refills also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ree-FILZ /riˈfɪlz/
What does refills mean?
- plural of refill How to pronounce refill
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refill How to pronounce refill
Questions about saying refills
How do you pronounce refills?
Say REE-filz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrifɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈriːfɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refills?
Refills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · filz.
Do Americans and Brits say refills the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrifɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈriːfɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.