refine

/rɪˈfaɪn/

Syllables re·fine

Stress re-FINE

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

fine

/faɪn/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to improve something by making small changes; to purify

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/ (result) + fine=/faɪn/ (line)

Example

The company plans to refine its production process.