How to Pronounce Refinement

To pronounce "refinement", say REF-in-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “refinement”

"refinement" has 4 syllables: ref-in-em-ent. It rhymes with confinement and alignment, if that helps it stick.

What does refinement mean?

noun

  1. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  2. High-class style; cultivation.

Words that rhyme with refinement

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

confinementalignmentconsignmentassignmentrealignmentreassignment

Related words

refiningshadebreedingelaborationnuancenicetysubtletygentility

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refinement"?▾

"Refinement" has 4 syllables: ref · in · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "refinement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "refinement" is /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/.

What does "refinement" mean?▾

Refinement: The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

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