How to pronounce macroscopic
Say it like mak-ruh-SKAH-pik. Macroscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAH).
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- mak
- ruh
- SKAH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macroscopic 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of macroscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mak-ruh-SKOP-ik.
What does macroscopic mean?
- Visible to the unassisted eye.
- Having an appreciable mass.
Where does macroscopic come from?
From macro- + -scopic.
Words that rhyme with macroscopic
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Questions about saying macroscopic
How do you pronounce macroscopic?
Say mak-ruh-SKAH-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækrəˈskɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmækrəˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macroscopic?
Macroscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAH). Broken into parts: mak · ruh · SKAH · pik.
Is macroscopic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmækrəˈskɒpɪk/ (mak-ruh-SKOP-ik).