How to Pronounce Centrifuge

To pronounce "centrifuge", say CENTR-if-ug-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “centrifuge”

"centrifuge" has 4 syllables: centr-if-ug-e. It rhymes with subterfuge and stooge, if that helps it stick.

What does centrifuge mean?

noun

  1. 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.
  2. An apparatus in which humans are spun to simulate acceleration in an aircraft or spacecraft.

verb

  1. To rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

Words that rhyme with centrifuge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

subterfugestoogespoogehugelugenoodgeguigefugejugebaton-rougebuegecluj

Related words

centrifugateextractorseparatorcentrifugationcentrifugencecentrifugaltabletopspinner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centrifuge"?▾

"Centrifuge" has 4 syllables: centr · if · ug · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "centrifuge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centrifuge" is /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/.

What does "centrifuge" mean?▾

Centrifuge: 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.

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