How to pronounce microstate
Say it like MY-kroh-stayt. Microstate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- stayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microstate 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.
- staytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of microstate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-stayt.
What does microstate mean?
- A country that has a very small population and land area.
- The specific detailed microscopic configuration of a system.
Where does microstate come from?
From micro- + state.
Questions about saying microstate
How do you pronounce microstate?
Say MY-kroh-stayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microstate?
Microstate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · stayt.
Is microstate 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsteɪt/ (MY-kroh-stayt).