How to pronounce chroma
Say it like KROH-muh. Chroma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chroma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chroma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-muh.
What does chroma mean?
- The colorfulness relative to the brightness of a similarly illuminated area
- The aspect of a color's hue that depends on the amount of white or black in it; saturation
Words that rhyme with chroma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chroma.
Questions about saying chroma
How do you pronounce chroma?
Say KROH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chroma?
Chroma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · muh.
Is chroma 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 /ˈkrəʊmə/ (KROH-muh).