How to pronounce microelectronic
Say it like my-kroh-ih-lek-TRON-ik. Microelectronic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TRON).
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- my
- kroh
- ih
- lek
- TRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microelectronic 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRONSay 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 microelectronic
- 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-ih-lek-TRON-ik.
What does microelectronic mean?
- Relating to microelectronics.
- A microelectronic device.
Where does microelectronic come from?
From micro- + electronic.
Words that rhyme with microelectronic
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Questions about saying microelectronic
How do you pronounce microelectronic?
Say my-kroh-ih-lek-TRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microelectronic?
Microelectronic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TRON). Broken into parts: my · kroh · ih · lek · TRON · ik.
Is microelectronic 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/ (my-kroh-ih-lek-TRON-ik).