How to pronounce microcredit
Say it like MY-kroh-kred-it. Microcredit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- kred
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microcredit 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.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of microcredit
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-kred-it.
What does microcredit mean?
- The practice of making very small loans, especially to poor people to promote self-employment; microlending.
- A microloan.
Where does microcredit come from?
From micro- + credit.
Questions about saying microcredit
How do you pronounce microcredit?
Say MY-kroh-kred-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkroʊˌkrɛdɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌkrɛdɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microcredit?
Microcredit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · kred · it.
Is microcredit 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 /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌkrɛdɪt/ (MY-kroh-kred-it).