How to pronounce achromat
Say it like AK-roh-mat. Achromat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- roh
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achromat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of achromat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AK-roh-mat.
What does achromat mean?
- A lens that imparts little color; a lens that is achromatic.
- A person whose color blindness prevents them from seeing any color whatsoever.
Where does achromat come from?
By shortening of achromatic.
Questions about saying achromat
How do you pronounce achromat?
Say AK-roh-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈækroʊmæt/. In British English it is /ˈækrəʊmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achromat?
Achromat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · roh · mat.
Is achromat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈækrəʊmæt/ (AK-roh-mat).