How to pronounce microphone
Say it like MY-kruh-fohn. Microphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microphone 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of microphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kruh-fohn.
What does microphone mean?
- device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Where does microphone come from?
From micro- + -phone.
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Questions about saying microphone
How do you pronounce microphone?
Say MY-kruh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microphone?
Microphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · fohn.
Is microphone 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 /ˈmaɪkrəˌfəʊn/ (MY-kruh-fohn).