How to pronounce microsome
Say it like MY-kruh-sohm. Microsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microsome 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.
- sohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of microsome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kruh-sohm.
What does microsome mean?
- A vesicle formed as an artifact of cell disruption
Where does microsome come from?
From micro- + -some.
Questions about saying microsome
How do you pronounce microsome?
Say MY-kruh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrəsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microsome?
Microsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · sohm.
Is microsome 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 /ˈmaɪkrəsəʊm/ (MY-kruh-sohm).