How to pronounce microns
Say it like MY-kronz. Microns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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US American/ˈmaɪˌkrɑnz/MY-kronz
UK British/ˈmaɪˌkrɒnz/MY-kronz
- MY
- kronz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microns 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.
- kronzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of microns
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MY-kronz.
What does microns mean?
noun
- plural of micron How to pronounce micron
Questions about saying microns
How do you pronounce microns?
Say MY-kronz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microns?
Microns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kronz.
Is microns 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 /ˈmaɪˌkrɒnz/ (MY-kronz).