How to pronounce febrifuge
Say it like FEB-rih-fyooj. Febrifuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEB).
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- FEB
- rih
- fyooj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Febrifuge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyoojKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of febrifuge
American and British speakers say febrifuge in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛbrɪfjudʒ/ in the US and /ˈfɛbrɪfjuːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEB-rih-fyooj.
What does febrifuge mean?
- Synonym of antipyretic (“a fever-reducing medication”).
Where does febrifuge come from?
From French fébrifuge, from Latin febrifugus.
Questions about saying febrifuge
How do you pronounce febrifuge?
Say FEB-rih-fyooj. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛbrɪfjudʒ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛbrɪfjuːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in febrifuge?
Febrifuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEB). Broken into parts: FEB · rih · fyooj.
Do Americans and Brits say febrifuge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛbrɪfjudʒ/ and the British form is /ˈfɛbrɪfjuːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.