How to pronounce refurbished
Say it like ree-FUR-bisht. Refurbished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- ree
- FUR
- bisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refurbished 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.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refurbished
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FUR-bisht.
What does refurbished mean?
- Rebuilt or replenished with all new material; or, restored to its original (or a better) working order and appearance.
- simple past and past participle of refurbish How to pronounce refurbish
Questions about saying refurbished
How do you pronounce refurbished?
Say ree-FUR-bisht. The American pronunciation is /riˈfɝbɪʃt/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɜːbɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refurbished?
Refurbished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: ree · FUR · bisht.
Is refurbished pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈfɜːbɪʃt/ (rih-FUR-bisht).