How to pronounce microfossil
Say it like MY-kroh-fos-ul. Microfossil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- fos
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microfossil 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.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microfossil
- 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-fos-ul.
What does microfossil mean?
- A microscopic fossil.
Where does microfossil come from?
From micro- + fossil.
Questions about saying microfossil
How do you pronounce microfossil?
Say MY-kroh-fos-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkroʊˌfɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌfɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microfossil?
Microfossil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · fos · ul.
Is microfossil 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 /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌfɒsəl/ (MY-kroh-fos-ul).