How to pronounce achroous
Say it like ay-KROH-us. Achroous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH).
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- ay
- KROH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achroous 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.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of achroous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-KROH-us.
What does achroous mean?
- Colorless; achromatic.
Words that rhyme with achroous
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Questions about saying achroous
How do you pronounce achroous?
Say ay-KROH-us. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈkroʊəs/. In British English it is /eɪˈkrəʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achroous?
Achroous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH). Broken into parts: ay · KROH · us.
Is achroous 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 /eɪˈkrəʊəs/ (ay-KROH-us).