How to pronounce microcode
Say it like MY-kroh-kohd. Microcode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- kohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microcode 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.
- kohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of microcode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-kohd.
What does microcode mean?
- The collective microprograms in a CPU, used to run machine instructions.
- To write or rewrite (program instructions) in microcode, typically to optimize performance.
Where does microcode come from?
From micro- + code.
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Questions about saying microcode
How do you pronounce microcode?
Say MY-kroh-kohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microcode?
Microcode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · kohd.
Is microcode 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkəʊd/ (MY-kroh-kohd).