How to pronounce micro
Say it like MY-kroh. Micro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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US American/ˈmaɪˌkroʊ/MY-kroh
UK British/ˈmaɪˌkrəʊ/MY-kroh
- MY
- kroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of micro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh.
What does micro mean?
adjective
- extremely small in scale or scope or capability
Questions about saying micro
How do you pronounce micro?
Say MY-kroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micro?
Micro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh.
Is micro 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 /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊ/ (MY-kroh).