How to pronounce microsystems
Say it like MY-kroh-sis-tumz. Microsystems has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- sis
- tumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microsystems 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.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microsystems
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-sis-tumz.
What does microsystems mean?
- plural of microsystem
Questions about saying microsystems
How do you pronounce microsystems?
Say MY-kroh-sis-tumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkroʊˌsɪstəmz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌsɪstəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microsystems?
Microsystems has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · sis · tumz.
Is microsystems 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 /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌsɪstəmz/ (MY-kroh-sis-tumz).