How to pronounce microfilter
Say it like MY-kroh-fil-ter. Microfilter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- fil
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microfilter 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.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of microfilter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-fil-tuh.
What does microfilter mean?
- A filter that removes very small particles.
Where does microfilter come from?
From micro- + filter.
Questions about saying microfilter
How do you pronounce microfilter?
Say MY-kroh-fil-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌfɪltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfɪltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microfilter?
Microfilter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · fil · ter.
Is microfilter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfɪltə/ (MY-kroh-fil-tuh).