How to pronounce ultrarefined
Say it like UHL-truh-ree-fynd. Ultrarefined has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- ree
- fynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultrarefined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fyndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ultrarefined
American and British speakers say ultrarefined in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrərifaɪnd/ in the US and /ˈʌltrərifaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh-ree-fynd.
What does ultrarefined mean?
- Extremely refined; sometimes, more refined than a specific purity cutoff for a particular substance.
Where does ultrarefined come from?
From ultra- + refined.
Questions about saying ultrarefined
How do you pronounce ultrarefined?
Say UHL-truh-ree-fynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrərifaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrərifaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultrarefined?
Ultrarefined has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · ree · fynd.
Do Americans and Brits say ultrarefined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrərifaɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrərifaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.