How to pronounce chondrule
Say it like KON-drool. Chondrule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑndrul/KON-drool
UK British/ˈkɒndruːl/KON-drool
- KON
- drool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chondrule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- droolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chondrule
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-drool.
What does chondrule mean?
noun
- A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.
Questions about saying chondrule
How do you pronounce chondrule?
Say KON-drool. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndrul/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndruːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chondrule?
Chondrule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · drool.
Is chondrule 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 /ˈkɒndruːl/ (KON-drool).