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