How to pronounce microbial
Say it like my-KROH-bee-ul. Microbial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH).
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- my
- KROH
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microbial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microbial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-KROH-bee-ul.
What does microbial mean?
- Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.
- Small; tiny; minuscule.
- A microbe or bacterium.
Where does microbial come from?
From microbe + -ial.
Questions about saying microbial
How do you pronounce microbial?
Say my-KROH-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈkroʊbiəl/. In British English it is /maɪˈkrəʊbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microbial?
Microbial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH). Broken into parts: my · KROH · bee · ul.
Is microbial 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 /maɪˈkrəʊbiəl/ (my-KROH-bee-ul).