How to pronounce microscopic
Say it like my-kruh-SKOP-ik. Microscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP).
- my
- kruh
- SKOP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microscopic 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.
- SKOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of microscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: my-kruh-SKOP-ik.
What does microscopic mean?
- Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal“We supply all microscopic stains and other materials.”
- So small that it can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.“The water was full of microscopic organisms.”
- Very small; minute“Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale.”
Where does microscopic come from?
From microscope + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- microscopical
Words that rhyme with microscopic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of microscopic.
Questions about saying microscopic
How do you pronounce microscopic?
Say my-kruh-SKOP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microscopic?
Microscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP). Broken into parts: my · kruh · SKOP · ik.
Is microscopic 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 /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/ (my-kruh-SKOP-ik).