How to pronounce microwaved
Say it like MY-kroh-wayvd. Microwaved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kroh
- wayvd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Microwaved 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.
- wayvdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of microwaved
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-kroh-wayvd.
What does microwaved mean?
- simple past and past participle of microwave How to pronounce microwave
Questions about saying microwaved
How do you pronounce microwaved?
Say MY-kroh-wayvd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkroʊˌweɪvd/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌweɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in microwaved?
Microwaved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kroh · wayvd.
Is microwaved 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 /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌweɪvd/ (MY-kroh-wayvd).