How to pronounce Micronesia
Say it like my-kroh-NEE-zhuh. Micronesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- my
- kroh
- NEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micronesia 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Micronesia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-NEE-zee-uh.
What does Micronesia mean?
- The Federated States of Micronesia (a country consisting of about 700 islands in the Micronesia region).
Words that rhyme with Micronesia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Micronesia.
Questions about saying Micronesia
How do you pronounce Micronesia?
Say my-kroh-NEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniʒə/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈniːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Micronesia?
Micronesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: my · kroh · NEE · zhuh.
Is Micronesia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈniːziə/ (my-kroh-NEE-zee-uh).