How to pronounce microfuge
Say it like MY-kruh-fyooj. Microfuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- fyooj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microfuge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyoojGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of microfuge
American and British speakers say microfuge in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪkrəˌfjudʒ/ in the US and /ˈmaɪkrəˌfjuːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-kruh-fyooj.
What does microfuge mean?
- A laboratory centrifuge used for very small samples.
- To centrifuge in a microfuge.
Where does microfuge come from?
Blend of micro- + centrifuge.
Questions about saying microfuge
How do you pronounce microfuge?
Say MY-kruh-fyooj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfjudʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfjuːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microfuge?
Microfuge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · fyooj.
Do Americans and Brits say microfuge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfjudʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfjuːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.