How to pronounce refrained
Say it like rih-FRAYND. Refrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAYND).
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- rih
- FRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refrained 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.
- FRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of refrained
American and British speakers say refrained in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfreɪnd/ in the US and /rɪˈfreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FRAYND.
What does refrained mean?
- simple past and past participle of refrain How to pronounce refrain
Words that rhyme with refrained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refrained.
Questions about saying refrained
How do you pronounce refrained?
Say rih-FRAYND. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfreɪnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refrained?
Refrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAYND). Broken into parts: rih · FRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say refrained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfreɪnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈfreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.