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How to pronounce microcomputer

microcomputer
/ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuːtər/
5 syllables, stress on the first

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Microcomputer, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce microcomputer?

Microcomputer is pronounced /ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuːtər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in microcomputer?

Microcomputer has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in microcomputer?

The first syllable: /ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuːtər/.

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