How to pronounce micron
Say it like MY-kron. Micron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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US American/ˈmaɪˌkrɑn/MY-kron
UK British/ˈmaɪˌkrɒn/MY-kron
- MY
- kron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micron 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.
- kronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of micron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MY-kron.
What does micron mean?
noun
- Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
- A very tiny amount.
- Synonym of breve.
Questions about saying micron
How do you pronounce micron?
Say MY-kron. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micron?
Micron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kron.
Is micron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmaɪˌkrɒn/ (MY-kron).