How to pronounce microexpression
Say it like my-kroh-ik-SPRESH-un. Microexpression has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPRESH).
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- my
- kroh
- ik
- SPRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microexpression 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microexpression
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-ik-SPRESH-un.
What does microexpression mean?
- A fleeting, involuntary facial expression that may reveal private thoughts or emotions.
Where does microexpression come from?
From micro- + expression.
Words that rhyme with microexpression
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Questions about saying microexpression
How do you pronounce microexpression?
Say my-kroh-ik-SPRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊɪkˈsprɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊɪkˈsprɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microexpression?
Microexpression has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPRESH). Broken into parts: my · kroh · ik · SPRESH · un.
Is microexpression 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊɪkˈsprɛʃən/ (my-kroh-ik-SPRESH-un).