How to pronounce microscope
Say it like MY-kruh-skohp. Microscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microscope 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.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of microscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kruh-skohp.
What does microscope mean?
- magnifier of the image of small objects“the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell”
Questions about saying microscope
How do you pronounce microscope?
Say MY-kruh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microscope?
Microscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · skohp.
Is microscope 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 /ˈmaɪkrəˌskəʊp/ (MY-kruh-skohp).