How to pronounce microfilaria
Say it like my-kroh-fuh-LER-ee-uh. Microfilaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- my
- kroh
- fuh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microfilaria 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microfilaria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-fih-LAIR-ree-uh.
What does microfilaria mean?
- The very small larva of a filarial worm.
Where does microfilaria come from?
From micro- + filaria.
Words that rhyme with microfilaria
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Questions about saying microfilaria
How do you pronounce microfilaria?
Say my-kroh-fuh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊfəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊfɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microfilaria?
Microfilaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: my · kroh · fuh · LER · ee · uh.
Is microfilaria 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊfɪˈlɛəriə/ (my-kroh-fih-LAIR-ree-uh).