How to pronounce microbe
Say it like MY-krohb. Microbe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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US American/ˈmaɪkroʊb/MY-krohb
UK British/ˈmaɪkrəʊb/MY-krohb
- MY
- krohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microbe 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.
- krohbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of microbe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-krohb.
What does microbe mean?
noun
- Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.
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Questions about saying microbe
How do you pronounce microbe?
Say MY-krohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊb/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microbe?
Microbe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · krohb.
Is microbe 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊb/ (MY-krohb).