How to pronounce microplate
Say it like MY-kroh-playt. Microplate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- playt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microplate 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.
- playtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of microplate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-playt.
What does microplate mean?
- A flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.
- A relatively small tectonic plate.
Where does microplate come from?
From micro- + plate.
Questions about saying microplate
How do you pronounce microplate?
Say MY-kroh-playt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌpleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microplate?
Microplate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · playt.
Is microplate 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpleɪt/ (MY-kroh-playt).