How to pronounce antifreeze
Say it like AN-tee-freez. Antifreeze has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈæntiˌfriz/AN-tee-freez
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- AN
- tee
- freez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antifreeze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- freezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does antifreeze mean?
noun
- A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.
- Automotive antifreeze, a solution of ethylene glycol, used as an additive to water or a replacement for water, in the radiator of a motorcar.
- A deicer, a heated glycol solution used to remove ice from the aerodynamic surfaces of an airplane, and to prevent icing while on the tarmac.
- Of or pertaining to such a substance.
Where does antifreeze come from?
From anti- + freeze.
Questions about saying antifreeze
How do you pronounce antifreeze?
Say AN-tee-freez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntiˌfriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antifreeze?
Antifreeze has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee · freez.