How to pronounce refined
Say it like ruh-FYND. Refined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYND).
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- ruh
- FYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of refined
American and British speakers say refined in essentially the same way: /rəˈfaɪnd/ in the US and /rɪˈfaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYND.
What does refined mean?
- (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel“she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship”“refined people with refined taste”
- freed from impurities by processing“refined sugar”“refined oil”
- showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience“his polished manner”“maintained an urbane tone in his letters”
Words that rhyme with refined
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refined.
Questions about saying refined
How do you pronounce refined?
Say ruh-FYND. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfaɪnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refined?
Refined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYND). Broken into parts: ruh · FYND.
Do Americans and Brits say refined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfaɪnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈfaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.