How to pronounce micromanage
Say it like my-kroh-MAN-ij. Micromanage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN).
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- my
- kroh
- MAN
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micromanage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of micromanage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-MAN-ij.
What does micromanage mean?
- To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision.“The employees complained that their boss was micromanaging when she insisted that they account for their time in fifteen-minute intervals.”
Where does micromanage come from?
Back-formation from micromanagement, equivalent to micro- + manage.
Questions about saying micromanage
How do you pronounce micromanage?
Say my-kroh-MAN-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmænɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmænɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micromanage?
Micromanage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN). Broken into parts: my · kroh · MAN · ij.
Is micromanage 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmænɪdʒ/ (my-kroh-MAN-ij).