How to Pronounce Microorganism

To pronounce "microorganism", say MICR-oorg-an-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

microorganism

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/ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “microorganism”

"microorganism" has 4 syllables: micr-oorg-an-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does microorganism mean?

noun

  1. An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

    “The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen.”

Words that rhyme with microorganism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

microbialmicro-organismmicrobeorganismmicrobiologyaerobegermbug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microorganism"?▾

"Microorganism" has 4 syllables: micr · oorg · an · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "microorganism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "microorganism" is /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/.

What does "microorganism" mean?▾

Microorganism: An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

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