How to Pronounce "refineries"
word
ɹɪˈfaɪnɝiz
ri-FY-nur-eez
ɹɪfˈaɪnəɹˌɪz
ri-FY-nuh-reez
Definition
Buildings or industrial plants where raw materials like crude oil or sugar are processed and made pure or more useful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈfaɪnɝiz
British English
ɹɪfˈaɪnəɹˌɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-FY-nur-eez
UK
ri-FY-nuh-reez
Listen in Context
Many countries have several refineries to process crude oil.
The city is known for its large refineries.
Refineries turn raw materials into useful products.
Residents complained about the smoke coming from the local refineries.