How to pronounce chorine
Say it like KOR-un. Chorine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chorine
American and British speakers say chorine in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrən/ in the US and /ˈkɔːriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-reen.
What does chorine mean?
- A female chorus line dancer; a chorus girl.
Where does chorine come from?
From chor(us) + -ine.
Words that rhyme with chorine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chorine.
Questions about saying chorine
How do you pronounce chorine?
Say KOR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrən/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorine?
Chorine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · un.
Do Americans and Brits say chorine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrən/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.