How to pronounce micronova
Say it like MY-kroh-noh-vuh. Micronova has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- noh
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micronova 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.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of micronova
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-noh-vuh.
What does micronova mean?
- A stellar outburst about one millionth the strength of a classical nova.
Where does micronova come from?
Coined by the Douglas Vogt of the Diehold Foundation, later used by Ben Davidson in a similar sense, but since 2022 used in a scientific context to refer to an entirely different phenomenon than the speculative and unscientific one of Vogt and Davidson.
Questions about saying micronova
How do you pronounce micronova?
Say MY-kroh-noh-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊnoʊvə/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkroʊnəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micronova?
Micronova has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · noh · vuh.
Is micronova pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmaɪkroʊnəʊvə/ (MY-kroh-noh-vuh).