How to pronounce chironomy
Say it like ky-RON-uh-mee. Chironomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON).
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- ky
- RON
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chironomy 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.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chironomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ky-RON-uh-mee.
What does chironomy mean?
- The art of using effective hand gestures, especially (historical) in Greco-Roman contexts.
- The skill of conducting music with hand gestures.
Words that rhyme with chironomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chironomy.
Questions about saying chironomy
How do you pronounce chironomy?
Say ky-RON-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈrɑnəmi/. In British English it is /kaɪˈrɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chironomy?
Chironomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RON). Broken into parts: ky · RON · uh · mee.
Is chironomy 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 /kaɪˈrɒnəmi/ (ky-RON-uh-mee).