How to pronounce refreshment
Say it like rih-FRESH-munt. Refreshment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- rih
- FRESH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refreshment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refreshment
American and British speakers say refreshment in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/ in the US and /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FRESH-munt.
What does refreshment mean?
- The process of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigor.
- That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.“All refreshments will be provided by the hosts.”
- The result of being refreshed.
Where does refreshment come from?
Recorded since 1665; either directly or via Middle English refreschement, from Old French refrescher (12th century; modern French rafraîchir), itself from re- (“again”) + fresche (“fresh”) (modern French frais; from a Germanic source, cogna
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Questions about saying refreshment
How do you pronounce refreshment?
Say rih-FRESH-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refreshment?
Refreshment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: rih · FRESH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say refreshment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈfrɛʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.