How to pronounce airfuge
Say it like EH-er-fyooj. Airfuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH).
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US American/ˈɛɚˌfjudʒ/EH-er-fyooj
UK British/ˈɛəˌfjuːdʒ/AIR-fyooj
- EH
- er
- fyooj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airfuge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fyoojGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of airfuge
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-fyooj.
What does airfuge mean?
noun
- A centrifuge driven by air
Where does airfuge come from?
Blend of air + centrifuge.
Questions about saying airfuge
How do you pronounce airfuge?
Say EH-er-fyooj. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɚˌfjudʒ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfjuːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airfuge?
Airfuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH). Broken into parts: EH · er · fyooj.
Is airfuge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɛəˌfjuːdʒ/ (AIR-fyooj).