How to pronounce micromort
Say it like MY-kruh-mort. Micromort has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- mort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micromort 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.
- mortGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of micromort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-kruh-mawt.
What does micromort mean?
- A unit of risk equivalent to a one-in-a-million probability of death.
Where does micromort come from?
From micro- (“one millionth”) + mort (“death”).
Questions about saying micromort
How do you pronounce micromort?
Say MY-kruh-mort. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌmɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌmɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micromort?
Micromort has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · mort.
Is micromort 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 /ˈmaɪkrəˌmɔːt/ (MY-kruh-mawt).