How to pronounce refreshes
Say it like rih-FRESH-iz. Refreshes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- rih
- FRESH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refreshes 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refreshes
American and British speakers say refreshes in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfrɛʃɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈfrɛʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FRESH-iz.
What does refreshes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refresh How to pronounce refresh
- plural of refresh How to pronounce refresh
Questions about saying refreshes
How do you pronounce refreshes?
Say rih-FRESH-iz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refreshes?
Refreshes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: rih · FRESH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say refreshes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.