How to pronounce chironian
Say it like ky-ROH-nee-un. Chironian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- ky
- ROH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chironian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chironian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ky-ROH-nee-un.
What does chironian mean?
- Chironian ulcer: a particularly intractable form of cutaneous ulcer
Where does chironian come from?
From Chiron + -ian.
Questions about saying chironian
How do you pronounce chironian?
Say ky-ROH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈroʊniən/. In British English it is /kaɪˈrəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chironian?
Chironian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: ky · ROH · nee · un.
Is chironian 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 /kaɪˈrəʊniən/ (ky-ROH-nee-un).