refri
fridge
Latin America
Simplified: RREHF-ree
IPA: 'ref.ɾi
Spain
Simplified: RREHF-ree
IPA: 'ref.ɾi
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ref
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i