How to Pronounce "microfilm"
word
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌfɪɫm/
MY-kruh-film
/mˈaɪkɹəʊfˌɪlm/
my-KROH-film
Definition
A microfilm is a very small photographic record, usually on film, used to store documents, newspapers, or books so they take up less space.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌfɪɫm/
British English
/mˈaɪkɹəʊfˌɪlm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-kruh-film
UK
my-KROH-film
Listen in Context
The old newspapers are kept on microfilm at the library.
We used a special machine to read the microfilm records.
Many old documents have been saved on microfilm.
Do you remember when libraries had huge microfilm drawers you had to search through?