How to pronounce refrigerant
Say it like rih-FRIJ-uh-runt. Refrigerant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRIJ).
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- rih
- FRIJ
- uh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refrigerant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of refrigerant
American and British speakers say refrigerant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/ in the US and /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FRIJ-uh-runt.
What does refrigerant mean?
- A substance used in a heat cycle that undergoes a phase change between gas and liquid to allow the cooling, as in refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
- That which makes cool or cold, such as a medicine for allaying the symptoms of fever.
Where does refrigerant come from?
From Latin refrīgerāns, present participle of refrīgerō (“to cool, to refresh”).
Words that rhyme with refrigerant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refrigerant.
Questions about saying refrigerant
How do you pronounce refrigerant?
Say rih-FRIJ-uh-runt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refrigerant?
Refrigerant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRIJ). Broken into parts: rih · FRIJ · uh · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say refrigerant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.