How to pronounce microdyne
Say it like MY-kroh-dyne. Microdyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microdyne 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.
- dyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of microdyne
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-dyne.
What does microdyne mean?
- A unit of force equal to one millionth of a dyne.
Where does microdyne come from?
From micro- + dyne.
Questions about saying microdyne
How do you pronounce microdyne?
Say MY-kroh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌdaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microdyne?
Microdyne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · dyne.
Is microdyne 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdaɪn/ (MY-kroh-dyne).