How to pronounce refurbishing
Say it like ree-FUR-bih-shing. Refurbishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- ree
- FUR
- bih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refurbishing 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refurbishing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-FUR-bih-shing.
What does refurbishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of refurbish How to pronounce refurbish
- The act by which something is refurbished.
Questions about saying refurbishing
How do you pronounce refurbishing?
Say ree-FUR-bih-shing. The American pronunciation is /riˈfɝbɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refurbishing?
Refurbishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: ree · FUR · bih · shing.
Is refurbishing 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 /riˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ/ (ree-FUR-bih-shing).