To pronounce "microorganisms", say MICR-oorg-an-isms — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"microorganisms" has 4 syllables: micr-oorg-an-isms. It rhymes with aphorisms and criticisms, if that helps it stick.
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“The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen.”
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"Microorganisms" has 4 syllables: micr · oorg · an · isms.
Microorganisms: 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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