How to pronounce microgram
Say it like MY-kruh-gram. Microgram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microgram 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.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of microgram
American and British speakers say microgram in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪkrəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈmaɪkrəˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-kruh-gram.
What does microgram mean?
- An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻⁶ grams. Symbol: μg A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, or 0.000 001 grams.
Where does microgram come from?
From micro- + gram.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mcg
Questions about saying microgram
How do you pronounce microgram?
Say MY-kruh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microgram?
Microgram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say microgram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪkrəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪkrəˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.