How to Pronounce Refined

To pronounce "refined", say REF-in-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹiːfaɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹiːfaɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “refined”

"refined" has 3 syllables: ref-in-ed. It rhymes with kind and confined, if that helps it stick.

What does refined mean?

verb

  1. To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.

    “to refine gold”

  2. To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.

noun

  1. The refined form of a commodity, as opposed to its raw or generic form.

    “We're still purchasing copper ore, but the market for refined is weaker.”

adjective

  1. Precise, freed from imprecision, particularly:
  2. Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:

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Words that rhyme with refined

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindstreamlinedmalignedentwinedbind

Related words

sophisticatedcouthcultivatedculturedwell-manneredpolitesuperfineneat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refined"?▾

"Refined" has 3 syllables: ref · in · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "refined"?▾

The IPA transcription of "refined" is /ɹiːfaɪnd/.

What does "refined" mean?▾

Refined: To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.

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