How to Pronounce "microbe"
word
ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊb
MY-krohb
mˈaɪkɹəʊb
MY-krohb
Definition
A microbe is a very small living thing, like a bacterium or virus, that can only be seen with a microscope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊb
British English
mˈaɪkɹəʊb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-krohb
UK
MY-krohb
Listen in Context
A microbe is too small to see with your eyes.
Some diseases are caused by a microbe.
Washing your hands removes harmful microbes.
Scientists study microbes to learn how they affect our health.