How to pronounce micromanagement
Say it like my-kroh-MAN-ij-munt. Micromanagement has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN).
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- my
- kroh
- MAN
- ij
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micromanagement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of micromanagement
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-MAN-ij-munt.
What does micromanagement mean?
- The direct management of a project, etc. to an excessive degree, with too much attention to detail and insufficient delegation.
- The management of short-term or small-scale aspects of a strategy game.
Where does micromanagement come from?
From micro- + management.
Words that rhyme with micromanagement
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Questions about saying micromanagement
How do you pronounce micromanagement?
Say my-kroh-MAN-ij-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmænɪdʒmənt/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmænɪdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micromanagement?
Micromanagement has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN). Broken into parts: my · kroh · MAN · ij · munt.
Is micromanagement 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmænɪdʒmənt/ (my-kroh-MAN-ij-munt).