How to pronounce refund
Say it like rih-FUHND. Refund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHND).
- rih
- FUHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refund 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.
- FUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of refund
American and British speakers say refund in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfʌnd/ in the US and /rɪˈfʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FUHND.
Other ways to say refund
Refund also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- REE-fuhnd /ˈriˌfʌnd/
What does refund mean?
- To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.“If you find this computer for sale anywhere at a lower price, we’ll refund you the difference.”
- To obtain a refund.“This game sucks, Imma refund it.”
- An amount of money returned.“If the camera is faulty, you can return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.”
Where does refund come from?
From Middle English refunden, refounden, from Old French refondre, refonder, refunder (“to restore; pay back”), from Latin refundere; prefix re- (“re-”) + fundere (“to pour”): compare French refondre, refonder.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with refund
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refund.
Questions about saying refund
How do you pronounce refund?
Say rih-FUHND. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfʌnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refund?
Refund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHND). Broken into parts: rih · FUHND.
Do Americans and Brits say refund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfʌnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈfʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.