How to Pronounce Microbiology

To pronounce "microbiology", say MICR-ob-iol-ogy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MICR-ob-iol-ogy

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💡 Tip for remembering “microbiology”

"microbiology" has 4 syllables: micr-ob-iol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does microbiology mean?

noun

  1. The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

Words that rhyme with microbiology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

micro-organismbiologymicrobialmicroorganismbacteriologyvirologymycologyprotozoology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microbiology"?▾

"Microbiology" has 4 syllables: micr · ob · iol · ogy.

What does "microbiology" mean?▾

Microbiology: The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

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