How do you pronounce "refreshing"?

In American English: /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ (ri-FREHSH-ing). In British English: /ɹɪfɹˈɛʃɪŋ/ (rifr-EHSH-ing). In Canadian English: /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ (ri-FREHSH-ing). In Australian English: /ɹɪfɹˈɛʃɪŋ/ (rifr-EHSH-ing).

Is "refreshing" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ (ri-FREHSH-ing), while in British English it's /ɹɪfɹˈɛʃɪŋ/ (rifr-EHSH-ing).

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refreshing

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/rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/

ri-FREHSH-ing

Syllable Breakdown

rɪre·frɛʃfresh·ɪŋing

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