How to pronounce refunds
Say it like REE-fuhndz. Refunds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- fuhndz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refunds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fuhndzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of refunds
American and British speakers say refunds in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌfʌndz/ in the US and /ˈriːˌfʌndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-fuhndz.
Other ways to say refunds
Refunds also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- rih-FUHNDZ /rɪˈfʌndz/
What does refunds mean?
- plural of refund How to pronounce refund
- third-person singular simple present indicative of refund How to pronounce refund
Questions about saying refunds
How do you pronounce refunds?
Say REE-fuhndz. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌfʌndz/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌfʌndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refunds?
Refunds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · fuhndz.
Do Americans and Brits say refunds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌfʌndz/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌfʌndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.