How to Pronounce Refreshing

To pronounce "refreshing", say REFR-esh-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “refreshing”

"refreshing" has 3 syllables: refr-esh-ing. It rhymes with meshing and threshing, if that helps it stick.

What does refreshing mean?

verb

  1. To renew or revitalize.

    “Sleep refreshes the body and the mind.”

  2. To become fresh again; to be revitalized.

noun

  1. The action of refresh; refreshment given or received.
  2. That which gives refreshment.

adjective

  1. That refreshes someone; pleasantly fresh and different; granting vitality and energy.
  2. Serving to refresh, particularly with respect to an electronic screen, or a browser window or similar computer application.

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Words that rhyme with refreshing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meshingthreshingenmeshingfleshing

Related words

refreshfulnovelfreshnewinvigoratingbracingbrisktonic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refreshing"?▾

"Refreshing" has 3 syllables: refr · esh · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "refreshing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "refreshing" is /ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/.

What does "refreshing" mean?▾

Refreshing: To renew or revitalize.

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