How to Pronounce Refrigerator

To pronounce "refrigerator", say refr-IG-er-at-or — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈfɹɪdʒɝˌeɪtɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

refrigerator

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɹəˈfɹɪdʒɝˌeɪtɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪfɹˈɪdʒəɹˌeɪtɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “refrigerator”

Break "refrigerator" into 5 beats and lean on "IG" — that's the stressed one.

What does refrigerator mean?

noun

  1. A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh using refrigeration.
  2. A similar device used to keep non-food items cold, such as blood, photographic film, drugs, or pharmaceuticals like insulin.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "refrigerator"?▾

To pronounce "refrigerator", say refr-IG-er-at-or — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈfɹɪdʒɝˌeɪtɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "refrigerator"?▾

"Refrigerator" has 5 syllables: refr · ig · er · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "refrigerator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "refrigerator" is /ɹəˈfɹɪdʒɝˌeɪtɝ/.

What does "refrigerator" mean?▾

Refrigerator: A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh using refrigeration.

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