How to pronounce refueling
Say it like ree-FYOO-uh-ling. Refueling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- ree
- FYOO
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refueling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refueling
American and British speakers say refueling in essentially the same way: /riˈfjuəlɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈfjuːəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FYOO-uh-ling.
What does refueling mean?
- present participle and gerund of refuel How to pronounce refuel
- The act of providing or taking on more fuel
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Questions about saying refueling
How do you pronounce refueling?
Say ree-FYOO-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /riˈfjuəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈfjuːəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refueling?
Refueling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: ree · FYOO · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say refueling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfjuəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈfjuːəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.