How to Pronounce "microorganisms"
word
ˌmaɪkɹoʊˈɔɹɡəˌnɪzəmz
my-kroh-OR-guh-niz-uhmz
mˌaɪkɹəʊˈɔːɡənˌɪzəmz
my-kruh-OH-guhn-iz-uhmz
Definition
Very tiny living things, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can only be seen with a microscope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmaɪkɹoʊˈɔɹɡəˌnɪzəmz
British English
mˌaɪkɹəʊˈɔːɡənˌɪzəmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-kroh-OR-guh-niz-uhmz
UK
my-kruh-OH-guhn-iz-uhmz
Listen in Context
Microorganisms are found in water, air, and soil.
Some microorganisms help us digest food.
Doctors study microorganisms to prevent diseases.
Yogurt is made using special microorganisms.