How to pronounce microbiology
Say it like my-kroh-by-OL-uh-jee. Microbiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- my
- kroh
- by
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microbiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of microbiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-by-OL-uh-jee.
What does microbiology mean?
- The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.
Where does microbiology come from?
From micro- + biology.
Words that rhyme with microbiology
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Questions about saying microbiology
How do you pronounce microbiology?
Say my-kroh-by-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊˌbaɪˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microbiology?
Microbiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: my · kroh · by · OL · uh · jee.
Is microbiology 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ (my-kroh-by-OL-uh-jee).