How to Pronounce Autoclave

To pronounce "autoclave", say AUT-ocl-av-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “autoclave”

"autoclave" has 4 syllables: aut-ocl-av-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does autoclave mean?

noun

  1. A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

verb

  1. To sterilize laboratory equipment in an autoclave.

adjective

  1. Autokey

Words that rhyme with autoclave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveconclaverave

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "autoclave"?▾

"Autoclave" has 4 syllables: aut · ocl · av · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "autoclave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "autoclave" is /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/.

What does "autoclave" mean?▾

Autoclave: A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

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