How to pronounce refundable
Say it like rih-FUHN-duh-bul. Refundable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN).
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- rih
- FUHN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refundable 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.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refundable
American and British speakers say refundable in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfʌndəbəl/ in the US and /rɪˈfʌndəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FUHN-duh-bul.
What does refundable mean?
- Able to be refunded in case of customer dissatisfaction, loss, breakage etc.“The entrance fee is refundable if you choose not to stay for more than half an hour.”
- Something that is eligible to be refunded.
Where does refundable come from?
From refund + -able.
Questions about saying refundable
How do you pronounce refundable?
Say rih-FUHN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfʌndəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈfʌndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refundable?
Refundable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN). Broken into parts: rih · FUHN · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say refundable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfʌndəbəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈfʌndəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.