How to pronounce microtine
Say it like MY-kruh-tyne. Microtine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kruh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microtine 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.
- tyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of microtine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-kruh-tyne.
What does microtine mean?
- Of or relating to the subfamily Microtinae, including voles, lemmings and muskrats.
- Any rodent of the former subfamily Microtinae (now Arvicolinae)
Where does microtine come from?
From scientific Latin Microtinae, a subfamily name, from Microtus + -inae.
Questions about saying microtine
How do you pronounce microtine?
Say MY-kruh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkrətaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrətaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microtine?
Microtine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kruh · tyne.
Is microtine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmaɪkrətaɪn/ (MY-kruh-tyne).