How to pronounce microtubule
Say it like MY-kroh-too-byool. Microtubule has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- too
- byool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microtubule 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.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- byoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of microtubule
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-tyoo-byool.
What does microtubule mean?
- A small tube made of protein and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.
Where does microtubule come from?
From micro- + tubule.
Questions about saying microtubule
How do you pronounce microtubule?
Say MY-kroh-too-byool. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌkroʊˌtubjul/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌtjuːbjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microtubule?
Microtubule has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · too · byool.
Is microtubule 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 /ˈmaɪˌkrəʊˌtjuːbjuːl/ (MY-kroh-tyoo-byool).