How to pronounce refreshingly
Say it like ree-FRESH-ing-lee. Refreshingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- ree
- FRESH
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refreshingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of refreshingly
American and British speakers say refreshingly in essentially the same way: /riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in the US and /riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FRESH-ing-lee.
What does refreshingly mean?
- In a refreshing manner.
Where does refreshingly come from?
From refreshing + -ly.
Questions about saying refreshingly
How do you pronounce refreshingly?
Say ree-FRESH-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/. In British English it is /riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refreshingly?
Refreshingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: ree · FRESH · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say refreshingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ and the British form is /riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.