How to Pronounce Refrigerate

To pronounce "refrigerate", say REFR-ig-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “refrigerate”

"refrigerate" has 5 syllables: refr-ig-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does refrigerate mean?

verb

  1. To cool down, make cool.
  2. Now specifically, to keep cool by containing within a refrigerator.

    “Please refrigerate your uncooked meats at or below 40° Fahrenheit.”

Words that rhyme with refrigerate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refrigerate"?▾

"Refrigerate" has 5 syllables: refr · ig · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "refrigerate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "refrigerate" is /ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒəɹeɪt/.

What does "refrigerate" mean?▾

Refrigerate: To cool down, make cool.

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