How to pronounce micrograms
Say it like MY-kroh-gramz. Micrograms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- gramz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micrograms 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.
- gramzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of micrograms
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-gramz.
What does micrograms mean?
- plural of microgram How to pronounce microgram
Questions about saying micrograms
How do you pronounce micrograms?
Say MY-kroh-gramz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌɡræmz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡræmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micrograms?
Micrograms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · gramz.
Is micrograms 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡræmz/ (MY-kroh-gramz).