Start with 'my' (/maɪ/) like 'myself'.
Say 'cro' with a relaxed 'r' (/krə/).
Finish with 'scope' (/skoʊp/) sounding like 'hope'.
ma-ker-scope
mike-ro-scope
might-grow-scope
Start with 'my' (/maɪ/) like 'myself'.
Say 'cro' with a clearer 'r' (/krə/).
Finish with 'scope' (/skəʊp/) with an 'əʊ' like 'go'.
ma-ker-scope
mike-ro-scope
might-grow-scope
In many multi-syllable words, stress is often at the start.
Yes, mainly in the 'scope' part: 'əʊ' in UK and 'oʊ' in US.
Emphasize the 'ai' diphthong by rounding your lips slightly.
A tool for seeing very small things.
/maɪˈkrɒskəpi/
The science of using microscopes.
/ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɒp.ɪk/
Very small; only seen with a microscope.
/maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst/
A person who uses or is skilled in microscopy.
Microscopy ends with /pəpi/ unlike /skoʊp/ in microscope.
Microscopic has a different stress on the third syllable.
Microscopist has 'ist' at the end, shifting stress.
Practice 'my' (/maɪ/) separately to improve the first syllable.
Ensure to pronounce 'scope' clearly, differentiating 'oʊ' and 'əʊ'.