How to Pronounce Refining

To pronounce "refining", say REF-in-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

REF-in-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “refining”

"refining" has 3 syllables: ref-in-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does refining 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. Refinement (process of refining)

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Words that rhyme with refining

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shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningwhiningunderliningmining

Related words

refinementenhancementextractionfine-tunedevelopmentenhancestreamliningtransformation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refining"?▾

"Refining" has 3 syllables: ref · in · ing.

What does "refining" mean?▾

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

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