How to pronounce microglia
Say it like MY-kroh-glee-uh. Microglia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- glee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microglia 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.
- gleeGive this part a little weight. 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 microglia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-glee-uh.
What does microglia mean?
- The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytes
Where does microglia come from?
From micro- + glia.
Questions about saying microglia
How do you pronounce microglia?
Say MY-kroh-glee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌɡliə/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡliːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microglia?
Microglia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · glee · uh.
Is microglia 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡliːə/ (MY-kroh-glee-uh).