How to pronounce refreshing
Say it like rih-FRESH-ing. Refreshing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- rih
- FRESH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refreshing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refreshing
American and British speakers say refreshing in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FRESH-ing.
What does refreshing mean?
- imparting vitality and energy“the bracing mountain air”
- pleasantly new or different“common sense of a most refreshing sort”
Where does refreshing come from?
By surface analysis, refresh + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with refreshing
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Questions about saying refreshing
How do you pronounce refreshing?
Say rih-FRESH-ing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refreshing?
Refreshing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: rih · FRESH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say refreshing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.