How to pronounce micrometre
Say it like MY-kruh-mee-ter. Micrometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micrometre 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of micrometre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-kruh-mee-tuh.
What does micrometre mean?
- An SI and mks unit of measure, the length of one-millionth of a metre. Symbol: μm, um, μ.
Where does micrometre come from?
From micro- + metre.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying micrometre
How do you pronounce micrometre?
Say MY-kruh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌmitər/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micrometre?
Micrometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · mee · ter.
Is micrometre 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 /ˈmaɪkrəˌmiːtə/ (MY-kruh-mee-tuh).