How to pronounce micropyle
Say it like MY-kroh-pyle. Micropyle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- pyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micropyle 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.
- pyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of micropyle
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-pyle.
What does micropyle mean?
- In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.
- The hilum of an ovum at the point of attachment to the ovary; any opening in the coverings of an ovum by which spermatozoa may find entrance.
Questions about saying micropyle
How do you pronounce micropyle?
Say MY-kroh-pyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌpaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micropyle?
Micropyle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · pyle.
Is micropyle 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpaɪl/ (MY-kroh-pyle).