How to pronounce macroworld
Say it like MAK-roh-wurld. Macroworld has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- roh
- wurld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macroworld 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.
- wurldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of macroworld
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-roh-wurld.
What does macroworld mean?
- A world or reality on a larger scale, thus for example the social scale when discussing individual affairs, or the human scale when discussing particle physics.
Where does macroworld come from?
From macro- + world.
Questions about saying macroworld
How do you pronounce macroworld?
Say MAK-roh-wurld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækroʊˌwɝld/. In British English it is /ˈmækrəʊˌwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macroworld?
Macroworld has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · roh · wurld.
Is macroworld pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmækrəʊˌwɜːld/ (MAK-roh-wurld).