How to pronounce chiro
Say it like KY-roh. Chiro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chiro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-roh.
What does chiro mean?
- A chiropractor.
- Chiropractic.
Where does chiro come from?
Shortening of chiropractor, chiropractic.
Words that rhyme with chiro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiro.
Questions about saying chiro
How do you pronounce chiro?
Say KY-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiro?
Chiro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · roh.
Is chiro 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 /ˈkaɪrəʊ/ (KY-roh).