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How to pronounce microscopy

microscopy
/maɪˈkrʌskəpi/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Microscopy, 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.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/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.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce microscopy?

Microscopy is pronounced /maɪˈkrʌskəpi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in microscopy?

Microscopy has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in microscopy?

The second syllable: /maɪˈkrʌskəpi/.

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