How to Pronounce "centrifuge"
word
SEN-truh-fyooj
SEN-tri-fyooj
Definition
A centrifuge is a machine that spins things at high speed to separate substances by their weight, commonly used in laboratories or industries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntɹəfˌjudʒ
British English
sˈɛntɹɪfjˌuːdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-truh-fyooj
UK
SEN-tri-fyooj
Listen in Context
The scientist put the samples in the centrifuge.
A centrifuge separates liquids of different densities.
The lab bought a new centrifuge last week.
Our samples need to run in the centrifuge for at least 10 minutes.