How to pronounce refining
Say it like ruh-FY-ning. Refining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
- ruh
- FY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refining 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refining
American and British speakers say refining in essentially the same way: /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-FY-ning.
What does refining mean?
- present participle and gerund of refine How to pronounce refine
- Refinement (process of refining)
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Words that rhyme with refining
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Questions about saying refining
How do you pronounce refining?
Say ruh-FY-ning. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refining?
Refining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: ruh · FY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say refining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.