How to pronounce microfilm
Say it like MY-kruh-film. Microfilm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- film
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microfilm 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- filmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of microfilm
American and British speakers say microfilm in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlm/ in the US and /ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-kruh-film.
What does microfilm mean?
- A continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size.
- To reproduce (documents) on such film.
Where does microfilm come from?
From micro- + film.
Questions about saying microfilm
How do you pronounce microfilm?
Say MY-kruh-film. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlm/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microfilm?
Microfilm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · film.
Do Americans and Brits say microfilm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlm/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.