How to Pronounce "microbiology"
word
ˌmaɪkɹəˌbaɪˈɑɫədʒi/, /ˌmaɪkɹoʊˌbaɪˈɑɫədʒi
my-kroh-by-AH-luh-jee
mˌaɪkɹəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi
my-kroh-by-OL-uh-jee
Definition
Microbiology is the scientific study of very small living things, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It explores how these tiny organisms live, grow, and interact with other life forms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmaɪkɹəˌbaɪˈɑɫədʒi/, /ˌmaɪkɹoʊˌbaɪˈɑɫədʒi
British English
mˌaɪkɹəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-kroh-by-AH-luh-jee
UK
my-kroh-by-OL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
She studies microbiology at the university.
Microbiology is important for understanding diseases.
A microbiology lab has special equipment.
After learning microbiology, she became more interested in health careers.