How to pronounce microclimate
Say it like MY-kroh-kly-mut. Microclimate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- kly
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microclimate 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.
- klyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microclimate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-kly-mut.
What does microclimate mean?
- A small, local region having a unique pattern of weather or weather effects that differ from the local climate.“The microclimate on the south side of a building may differ from the one on the north, so that different plants may thrive.”
Where does microclimate come from?
From micro- + climate.
Questions about saying microclimate
How do you pronounce microclimate?
Say MY-kroh-kly-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌklaɪmət/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microclimate?
Microclimate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · kly · mut.
Is microclimate 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmət/ (MY-kroh-kly-mut).