How to Pronounce Microbial

To pronounce "microbial", say MICR-ob-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “microbial”

"microbial" has 3 syllables: micr-ob-ial.

What does microbial mean?

noun

  1. A microbe or bacterium.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

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Related words

microbiologicmicro-organismmicroorganismmicrobiologicalbacterialmicrobiologyantimicrobialanti-microbial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microbial"?▾

"Microbial" has 3 syllables: micr · ob · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "microbial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "microbial" is /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/.

What does "microbial" mean?▾

Microbial: A microbe or bacterium.

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