How to pronounce refinements
Say it like rih-FYNE-munts. Refinements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYNE).
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- rih
- FYNE
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refinements 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.
- FYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refinements
American and British speakers say refinements in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/ in the US and /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYNE-munts.
What does refinements mean?
- plural of refinement How to pronounce refinement
Questions about saying refinements
How do you pronounce refinements?
Say rih-FYNE-munts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refinements?
Refinements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYNE). Broken into parts: rih · FYNE · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say refinements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/ and the British form is /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.