How to pronounce microscopy
Say it like my-KRUHS-kuh-pee. Microscopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS).
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- my
- KRUHS
- kuh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microscopy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of microscopy
American and British speakers say microscopy in essentially the same way: /maɪˈkrʌskəpi/ in the US and /maɪˈkrɒskəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: my-KROS-kuh-pee.
What does microscopy mean?
- The study of microscopes, their design and manufacture.
- The use of microscopes.
Where does microscopy come from?
From micro- + -scopy.
Questions about saying microscopy
How do you pronounce microscopy?
Say my-KRUHS-kuh-pee. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈkrʌskəpi/. In British English it is /maɪˈkrɒskəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microscopy?
Microscopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: my · KRUHS · kuh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say microscopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪˈkrʌskəpi/ and the British form is /maɪˈkrɒskəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.