How to pronounce refines
Say it like rih-FYNZ. Refines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYNZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈfaɪnz/rih-FYNZ
UK British/rɪˈfaɪnz/rih-FYNZ
- rih
- FYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refines 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.
- FYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of refines
American and British speakers say refines in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfaɪnz/ in the US and /rɪˈfaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FYNZ.
What does refines mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refine How to pronounce refine
Questions about saying refines
How do you pronounce refines?
Say rih-FYNZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfaɪnz/. In British English it is /rɪˈfaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refines?
Refines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYNZ). Broken into parts: rih · FYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say refines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfaɪnz/ and the British form is /rɪˈfaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.