How to pronounce refresher
Say it like rih-FRESH-er. Refresher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- rih
- FRESH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refresher 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.
- FRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of refresher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-FRESH-uh.
What does refresher mean?
- Something that refreshes.“The nap was a welcome refresher.”
- A review to refresh or renew knowledge.“They recommend a refresher class every few years.”
- A fee paid to counsel to continue with a case, especially one that was adjourned.
Where does refresher come from?
From refresh + -er.
Words that rhyme with refresher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refresher.
Questions about saying refresher
How do you pronounce refresher?
Say rih-FRESH-er. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfrɛʃɚ/. In British English it is /riˈfrɛʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refresher?
Refresher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: rih · FRESH · er.
Is refresher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /riˈfrɛʃə/ (ree-FRESH-uh).