How to pronounce microvessel
Say it like MY-kroh-ves-ul. Microvessel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- ves
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microvessel 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.
- vesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microvessel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-ves-ul.
What does microvessel mean?
- A very small blood vessel, such as a capillary or arteriole.
Where does microvessel come from?
From micro- + vessel.
Questions about saying microvessel
How do you pronounce microvessel?
Say MY-kroh-ves-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌvɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌvɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microvessel?
Microvessel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · ves · ul.
Is microvessel 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌvɛsəl/ (MY-kroh-ves-ul).