How to pronounce chiromancy
Say it like KY-roh-man-see. Chiromancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- roh
- man
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiromancy 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chiromancy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-roh-man-see.
What does chiromancy mean?
- Synonym of palmistry: fortune-telling performed by reading another's hand.
Questions about saying chiromancy
How do you pronounce chiromancy?
Say KY-roh-man-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪroʊmænsi/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəʊmænsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiromancy?
Chiromancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · roh · man · see.
Is chiromancy 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 /ˈkaɪrəʊmænsi/ (KY-roh-man-see).