How to pronounce macrofilaria
Say it like mak-roh-fih-LER-ee-uh. Macrofilaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- mak
- roh
- fih
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrofilaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macrofilaria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mak-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does macrofilaria mean?
- An adult filaria
Where does macrofilaria come from?
From macro- + filaria.
Words that rhyme with macrofilaria
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Questions about saying macrofilaria
How do you pronounce macrofilaria?
Say mak-roh-fih-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækroʊfɪˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌmækrəʊfɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrofilaria?
Macrofilaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: mak · roh · fih · LER · ee · uh.
Is macrofilaria 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 /ˌmækrəʊfɪˈlɛəriə/ (mak-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-uh).