How to pronounce refreshments
Say it like ruh-FRESH-munts. Refreshments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH).
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- ruh
- FRESH
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refreshments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refreshments
American and British speakers say refreshments in essentially the same way: /rəˈfrɛʃmənts/ in the US and /rəˈfrɛʃmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-FRESH-munts.
What does refreshments mean?
- plural of refreshment How to pronounce refreshment
Questions about saying refreshments
How do you pronounce refreshments?
Say ruh-FRESH-munts. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfrɛʃmənts/. In British English it is /rəˈfrɛʃmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refreshments?
Refreshments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRESH). Broken into parts: ruh · FRESH · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say refreshments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈfrɛʃmənts/ and the British form is /rəˈfrɛʃmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.