How to pronounce refurbishment
Say it like ree-FUR-bish-munt. Refurbishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- ree
- FUR
- bish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refurbishment 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.
- bishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refurbishment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-FUR-bish-munt.
What does refurbishment mean?
- The act of refurbishing; a renovation.
Where does refurbishment come from?
From refurbish + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying refurbishment
How do you pronounce refurbishment?
Say ree-FUR-bish-munt. The American pronunciation is /riˈfɝbɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /riˈfɜːbɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refurbishment?
Refurbishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: ree · FUR · bish · munt.
Is refurbishment 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 /riˈfɜːbɪʃmənt/ (ree-FUR-bish-munt).