How to Pronounce Micro

To pronounce "micro", say MICR-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “micro”

"micro" has 2 syllables: micr-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does micro mean?

noun

(gaming slang) micromanagement

verb

(gaming slang) to micromanage

adjective

Small, relatively small; used to contrast levels of the noun modified.
“At the micro level he was a good manager. At the macro level he failed.”

Antonyms

macro

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Words that rhyme with micro

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apropos show flow fallow although low bestow glow afterglow throw grotto beau

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "micro"?▾

"Micro" has 2 syllables: micr · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "micro"?▾

The IPA transcription of "micro" is /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/.

What does "micro" mean?▾

Micro: (gaming slang) micromanagement

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