How to pronounce macrophages
Say it like MAK-roh-fay-jiz. Macrophages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- roh
- fay
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrophages 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.
- fayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of macrophages
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-roh-fay-jiz.
What does macrophages mean?
- plural of macrophage How to pronounce macrophage
Questions about saying macrophages
How do you pronounce macrophages?
Say MAK-roh-fay-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækroʊˌfeɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊˌfeɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrophages?
Macrophages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · roh · fay · jiz.
Is macrophages 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 /ˈmækrəʊˌfeɪdʒɪz/ (MAK-roh-fay-jiz).