How to pronounce chromaticity
Say it like kroh-muh-TIS-ih-tee. Chromaticity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS).
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- kroh
- muh
- TIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromaticity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chromaticity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kroh-muh-TIS-ih-tee.
What does chromaticity mean?
- An objective specification of the quality of a color, regardless of its luminance.
Where does chromaticity come from?
From chromatic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with chromaticity
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Questions about saying chromaticity
How do you pronounce chromaticity?
Say kroh-muh-TIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kroʊməˈtɪsɪti/. In British English it is /krəʊməˈtɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromaticity?
Chromaticity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIS). Broken into parts: kroh · muh · TIS · ih · tee.
Is chromaticity 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 /krəʊməˈtɪsɪti/ (kroh-muh-TIS-ih-tee).