How to pronounce microcharacter
Say it like MY-kroh-ker-uk-ter. Microcharacter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- ker
- uk
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microcharacter 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.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of microcharacter
- 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-kar-uk-tuh.
What does microcharacter mean?
- A character, or distinguishing trait, observable via microscopy.
Where does microcharacter come from?
From micro- (“revealed by microscopic examination”) + character (“a distinguishing feature of a taxon”).
Questions about saying microcharacter
How do you pronounce microcharacter?
Say MY-kroh-ker-uk-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkɛrəktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkærəktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microcharacter?
Microcharacter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · ker · uk · ter.
Is microcharacter 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkærəktə/ (MY-kroh-kar-uk-tuh).