How to pronounce refit
Say it like ree-FIT. Refit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT).
- ree
- FIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refit
American and British speakers say refit in essentially the same way: /riˈfɪt/ in the US and /riːˈfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FIT.
What does refit mean?
- The process of having something fitted again, repaired or restored.“The ship required a refit before setting out again.”
- To fit again; to put back into its place.
- To prepare for use again; to repair or restore.“to refit a garment; to refit ships of war”
- To fit out or supply again (with something).
Where does refit come from?
From re- + fit.
Words that rhyme with refit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refit.
Questions about saying refit
How do you pronounce refit?
Say ree-FIT. The American pronunciation is /riˈfɪt/. In British English it is /riːˈfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refit?
Refit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT). Broken into parts: ree · FIT.
Do Americans and Brits say refit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfɪt/ and the British form is /riːˈfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.