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How to pronounce refund

refund
/rɪˈfʌnd/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈriːfʌnd/.

Refund, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

Please cancel my order and refund the money.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce refund?

Refund is pronounced /rɪˈfʌnd/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈriːfʌnd/, is also used.

How many syllables are in refund?

Refund has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in refund?

The second syllable: /rɪˈfʌnd/.

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