How to pronounce macrodose
Say it like MAK-roh-dohs. Macrodose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- roh
- dohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrodose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of macrodose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-roh-dohs.
What does macrodose mean?
- A relatively large dose of (something, such as a drug or radiation), particularly as contrasted with a microdose.
- To take a relatively large dose of (something, particularly a drug), particularly as contrasted with microdosing.
Where does macrodose come from?
From macro- + dose.
Questions about saying macrodose
How do you pronounce macrodose?
Say MAK-roh-dohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækroʊˌdoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊˌdəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrodose?
Macrodose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · roh · dohs.
Is macrodose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmækrəʊˌdəʊs/ (MAK-roh-dohs).