How to pronounce microdose
Say it like MY-kroh-dohs. Microdose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- dohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microdose 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.
- dohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of microdose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-dohs.
What does microdose mean?
- A very low dose of a substance.
- To administer a very low dose to.
- To prepare (medicines, etc.) at very low dosages.
- To recreationally take small amounts of psychedelic drugs in the belief that it will aid productivity.“microdose on LSD”
Where does microdose come from?
From micro- + dose.
Questions about saying microdose
How do you pronounce microdose?
Say MY-kroh-dohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌdoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microdose?
Microdose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · dohs.
Is microdose 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdəʊs/ (MY-kroh-dohs).