how to pronounce micron

/ˈmaɪ.kɹɒn/

audio example by a male speaker

audio example by a female speaker

the above transcription of micron is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.

micron is pronounced in two syllables

press buttons with phonetic symbols to learn how to precisely pronounce each sound of micron

1.

2. example pitch curve for pronunciation of micron

test your pronunciation of micron

press the "test" button to check how closely you can replicate the pitch of a native speaker in your pronunciation of micron

video examples of micron pronunciation

An example use of micron in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… don't know what a micron is so you can …”

meanings of micron

noun:

A very tiny amount.
The thousandth part of one millimeter; the millionth part of a meter.
Synonym of breve.

micron frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word micron occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.