HOW TO PRONOUNCE
refrigerator
/ɹəˈfɹɪdʒɚˌeɪtɚ/
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Give “frij” the main stress.
The first vowel is light. Keep the f-r sequence together, use the j sound in job for g, and let the later ay syllable have only a smaller beat.
5 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“Put the milk in the refrigerator.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does refrigerator mean?
noun
- A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh using refrigeration.
- A similar device used to keep non-food items cold, such as blood, photographic film, drugs, or pharmaceuticals like insulin.
- One who has a chilling influence.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɹəˈfɹɪdʒɚˌeɪtɚ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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The iceman lingered too long now, when he came into the covered porch to fill the refrigerator.
He was a silent man, American born, of a Swede father, and now employed as a cleaner of refrigerator cars at the stock-yards.
More book examples (3)
To see a refrigerator in your dreams, portends that your selfishness will offend and injure some one who endeavors to gain an honest livelihood.
He sent it at once to the Museum, where it was exhibited in a huge refrigerator for a few days, where crowds came to see it.
Third, set in the refrigerator until needed for use.