How to pronounce micronise
Say it like MY-kron-iz. Micronise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kron
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micronise 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.
- kronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of micronise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MY-kron-iz.
What does micronise mean?
- To reduce in size, often to micrometre scale.
Where does micronise come from?
From micron + -ise.
Questions about saying micronise
How do you pronounce micronise?
Say MY-kron-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrɑnɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrɒnɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micronise?
Micronise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kron · iz.
Is micronise 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 /ˈmaɪkrɒnɪz/ (MY-kron-iz).