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How many syllables in Microbes?

microbes has 2 syllables

mi-crobes

Microbes are tiny living things that are too small to see without a microscope. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other tiny organisms.

The word has 2 syllables. 'mi' has 1 vowel and 1 consonant, 'crobes' has 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

Noun

The scientist studied the microbes in the pond water.

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to kill the microbes in the patient's body.
Microbes play an important role in the ecosystem.
We need to wash our hands regularly to avoid spreading microbes.
The food was contaminated with harmful microbes.
Scientists use microscopes to study microbes.
Microbes can cause disease in humans and animals.
Certain microbes can break down waste and help with composting.
The lab technician identified the microbes in the water sample.
Invisible to the naked eye, microbes can be found everywhere.
Microbes can also be helpful, such as in the fermentation process for making bread and beer.

"Microbes are the unsung heroes of the planet - because they're everywhere, and they keep the place running." - Ed Yong
"Microbes are not just single cells, but can organize themselves into sophisticated communities." - Bonnie Bassler
"Microbes are the dark matter of the biological world." - Jo Handelsman
"We cannot win this war on microbes by killing them all." - Margaret Chan
"Microbes are the pioneers of the planet, colonizing the most extreme environments on Earth." - Jillian Banfield