How to pronounce microchip
Say it like MY-kroh-chip. Microchip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- chip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microchip 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.
- chipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of microchip
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-chip.
What does microchip mean?
- An integrated circuit.
- A microprocessor.“By the early 2020s, the strategic priority level of microchip fabrication prowess and capacity had only grown.”
- To fit (an animal) with a microchip.
- To cause microscopic chips (abrasions) in a material.
Where does microchip come from?
From micro- + chip.
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Questions about saying microchip
How do you pronounce microchip?
Say MY-kroh-chip. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌtʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌtʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microchip?
Microchip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · chip.
Is microchip 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌtʃɪp/ (MY-kroh-chip).