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microorganism
Definition:
(nou) any organism of microscopic size
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmaɪkroˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm
Examples:
The microorganism most frequently referenced is foraminifera.
The replicon is inserted into a microorganism cell by transformation.
Yeast is a microorganism that promotes the fermentation of the beer.
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Common mistakes of microorganism pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly, saying "microorganism" as /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɔːr.gən.ɪ.zəm/ (US) or /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈɔː.gən.ɪ.zəm/ (UK). Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the fourth syllable, "gən."
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "i" in "microorganism," pronouncing it as /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɔːr.gə.nɪ.zəm/. Tip: Keep the "i" in "gən" subtle and short, as it should not be stressed.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers may drop the "ro" and say "microorganism" as /ˈmaɪ.kɔːr.gən.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing "micro" with "myco": Learners sometimes confuse the prefix "micro" with "myco," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "micro" has a short "i" sound, pronounced /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/ (US) or /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "microorganism" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈmɪk.roʊˈɔːr.gən.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Use the long "i" sound in "micro," as in /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/ (US) or /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/ (UK).