How to pronounce achronic
Say it like ay-KRAH-nik. Achronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH).
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- ay
- KRAH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of achronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ay-KRON-ik.
What does achronic mean?
- Timeless.
- Happening at sunset (of the rise or fall of a star; opposed to cosmic).
Where does achronic come from?
From a- + chronic.
Words that rhyme with achronic
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Questions about saying achronic
How do you pronounce achronic?
Say ay-KRAH-nik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈkrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achronic?
Achronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAH). Broken into parts: ay · KRAH · nik.
Is achronic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /eɪˈkrɒnɪk/ (ay-KRON-ik).