How to pronounce centrifugalize
Say it like sen-TRIF-yuh-guh-lyze. Centrifugalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIF).
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- sen
- TRIF
- yuh
- guh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centrifugalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of centrifugalize
American and British speakers say centrifugalize in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəlaɪz/ in the US and /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-TRIF-yuh-guh-lyze.
What does centrifugalize mean?
- Synonym of centrifugate.
Where does centrifugalize come from?
From centrifugal + -ize.
Questions about saying centrifugalize
How do you pronounce centrifugalize?
Say sen-TRIF-yuh-guh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəlaɪz/. In British English it is /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centrifugalize?
Centrifugalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIF). Broken into parts: sen · TRIF · yuh · guh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say centrifugalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəlaɪz/ and the British form is /sɛnˈtrɪfjəɡəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.