How to pronounce microburst
Say it like MY-kroh-burst. Microburst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- burst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microburst 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.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- burstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of microburst
- 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: MY-kroh-burst.
What does microburst mean?
- A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds and powerful wind shear.
Where does microburst come from?
From micro- + burst.
Questions about saying microburst
How do you pronounce microburst?
Say MY-kroh-burst. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌbɝst/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microburst?
Microburst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · burst.
Is microburst 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbɜːst/ (MY-kroh-burst).