How to pronounce micropolitan
Say it like my-kruh-PAH-lih-tun. Micropolitan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- my
- kruh
- PAH
- lih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micropolitan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of micropolitan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: my-kruh-POL-ih-tun.
What does micropolitan mean?
- Of or pertaining to a city or twin cities having at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 inhabitants; of a city: less populated than a metropolitan area but more than a rural one.
- A city or twin cities having at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 inhabitants; a city which is less populated than a metropolitan area but more than a rural one.
Where does micropolitan come from?
Blend of micro- (prefix meaning ‘very small’) + metropolitan.
Questions about saying micropolitan
How do you pronounce micropolitan?
Say my-kruh-PAH-lih-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkrəˈpɑlɪtən/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəˈpɒlɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micropolitan?
Micropolitan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: my · kruh · PAH · lih · tun.
Is micropolitan 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 /ˌmaɪkrəˈpɒlɪtən/ (my-kruh-POL-ih-tun).