How to pronounce microcircuit
Say it like MY-kroh-sur-kut. Microcircuit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- sur
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microcircuit 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.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microcircuit
- 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-sur-kut.
What does microcircuit mean?
- An electronic device, usually fabricated by photolithography, that is very small and implements several components or their equivalent; an integrated circuit.
Where does microcircuit come from?
From micro- + circuit.
Questions about saying microcircuit
How do you pronounce microcircuit?
Say MY-kroh-sur-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌsɝkət/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsɜːkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microcircuit?
Microcircuit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · sur · kut.
Is microcircuit 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsɜːkət/ (MY-kroh-sur-kut).