How to pronounce refuel
Say it like ree-FYOO-ul. Refuel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
- ree
- FYOO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refuel 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refuel
American and British speakers say refuel in essentially the same way: /riˈfjuəl/ in the US and /riːˈfjuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FYOO-ul.
What does refuel mean?
- To refill with fuel.
- An act or instance of refilling with fuel.
Where does refuel come from?
From re- + fuel.
Words that rhyme with refuel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refuel.
Questions about saying refuel
How do you pronounce refuel?
Say ree-FYOO-ul. The American pronunciation is /riˈfjuəl/. In British English it is /riːˈfjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refuel?
Refuel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: ree · FYOO · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say refuel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfjuəl/ and the British form is /riːˈfjuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.