How to Pronounce "microorganism"
word
ˌmaɪkɹoʊˈɔɹɡəˌnɪzəm
my-kroh-OR-guh-niz-um
mˌaɪkɹəʊˈɔːɡənˌɪzəm
my-kruh-OH-guhn-iz-um
Definition
A microorganism is a living thing that is so small it can only be seen with a microscope, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmaɪkɹoʊˈɔɹɡəˌnɪzəm
British English
mˌaɪkɹəʊˈɔːɡənˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-kroh-OR-guh-niz-um
UK
my-kruh-OH-guhn-iz-um
Listen in Context
A microorganism can live in water, soil, or even in your body.
Some microorganisms help us digest food.
A disease can be caused by a harmful microorganism.
Scientists study microorganisms to find new medicines.