How to pronounce microeconomic
Say it like my-kroh-ek-uh-NOM-ik. Microeconomic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NOM).
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- my
- kroh
- ek
- uh
- NOM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microeconomic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of microeconomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-ek-uh-NOM-ik.
What does microeconomic mean?
- Of, or relating to, microeconomics.
- Of, or relating to, a microeconomy.
Where does microeconomic come from?
From micro- + economic or microeconomy + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with microeconomic
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Questions about saying microeconomic
How do you pronounce microeconomic?
Say my-kroh-ek-uh-NOM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microeconomic?
Microeconomic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NOM). Broken into parts: my · kroh · ek · uh · NOM · ik.
Is microeconomic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ (my-kroh-ek-uh-NOM-ik).