How to Pronounce "micrograms"
word
ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌɡɹæmz
MY-kroh-gramz
mˈaɪkɹəʊɡɹˌæmz
MY-kroh-gramz
Definition
A microgram is a unit of weight equal to one millionth of a gram (0.000001 grams), commonly used to measure very small amounts, especially in medicine and science.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌɡɹæmz
British English
mˈaɪkɹəʊɡɹˌæmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-kroh-gramz
UK
MY-kroh-gramz
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed 50 micrograms of vitamin B12.
This tablet contains 100 micrograms of iodine.
Less than 10 micrograms of lead can be dangerous.
Some allergy medicines are measured in just a few micrograms.