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