How to pronounce chromatic
Say it like kruh-MAT-ik. Chromatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- kruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kruh-MAT-ik.
What does chromatic mean?
- Characterized or caused by, or relating to, color or hue.
- Brightly colored; colorful, vivid.
- Having the capacity to separate spectral colors by refraction.
- Relating to chromatin (a complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division).
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Words that rhyme with chromatic
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Questions about saying chromatic
How do you pronounce chromatic?
Say kruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /krəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /krəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatic?
Chromatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: kruh · MAT · ik.
Is chromatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /krəˈmætɪk/ (kruh-MAT-ik).