How to pronounce microliter
Say it like MY-kroh-lee-ter. Microliter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- lee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microliter 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of microliter
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-kroh-lee-tuh.
What does microliter mean?
- Alternative spelling of microlitre One millionth (10⁻⁶) of a liter. Symbol µl.
Where does microliter come from?
From micro- + liter.
Questions about saying microliter
How do you pronounce microliter?
Say MY-kroh-lee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊlitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊlitə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microliter?
Microliter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · lee · ter.
Is microliter 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊlitə/ (MY-kroh-lee-tuh).