How to pronounce refiner
Say it like rih-FY-ner. Refiner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈfaɪnɚ/rih-FY-ner
UK British/rɪˈfaɪnə/rih-FY-nuh
- rih
- FY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refiner 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of refiner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FY-nuh.
What does refiner mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, refines.
Where does refiner come from?
From refine + -er.
Words that rhyme with refiner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refiner.
Questions about saying refiner
How do you pronounce refiner?
Say rih-FY-ner. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refiner?
Refiner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: rih · FY · ner.
Is refiner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈfaɪnə/ (rih-FY-nuh).