The word "micturates" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /mɪk.tʃə.reɪts/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a "k" sound, then a "tʃ" sound like "ch" in "church". The second syllable includes a short "u" sound and an "r" sound pronounced with a slight flick of the tongue. The final syllable includes a long "a" sound followed by a "t" and a "s" sound. "Micturates" is the third-person singular present tense of the verb "micturate" which means to urinate.