How to pronounce "centrifuge"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "centrifuge"

Learn how to break down "centrifuge" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

cen-trifuge
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S EH1 N T R AH0 F Y UW2 JH
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "centrifuge"

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/

Noun

  • A device in which a mixture of denser and lighter materials (normally dispersed in a liquid) is separated by being spun about a central axis at high speed.
  • An apparatus in which humans are spun to simulate acceleration in an aircraft or spacecraft.

Verb

  • To rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents