How to pronounce microwavable
Say it like my-kroh-WAY-vuh-bul. Microwavable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- my
- kroh
- WAY
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microwavable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of microwavable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-kroh-WAY-vuh-bul.
What does microwavable mean?
- Suitable for heating in a microwave oven; said of food and non-food items, especially containers.
Where does microwavable come from?
From microwave + -able.
Questions about saying microwavable
How do you pronounce microwavable?
Say my-kroh-WAY-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪkroʊˈweɪvəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈweɪvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microwavable?
Microwavable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: my · kroh · WAY · vuh · bul.
Is microwavable 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 /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈweɪvəbəl/ (my-kroh-WAY-vuh-bul).