How to Pronounce "freshen"
word
/ˈfɹɛʃən/
FRE-shuhn
/fɹˈɛʃən/
FRE-shuhn
Definition
To make something feel or look fresh, clean, or renewed. Can also mean to add more of a drink to someone's glass, or for wind to become stronger.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɹɛʃən/
British English
/fɹˈɛʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRE-shuhn
UK
FRE-shuhn
Listen in Context
Let me freshen up before we go out.
Can I freshen your drink?
Open the windows to freshen the air in the room.
She excused herself to freshen up in the bathroom before the interview.