How to pronounce chromatics
Say it like kroh-MAT-iks. Chromatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- kroh
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatics 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.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kruh-MAT-iks.
What does chromatics mean?
- Chromatic harmonies or notes.
- The science of colors; the branch of optics that deals with the properties of colors.
Where does chromatics come from?
From chromatic + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum).
Words that rhyme with chromatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chromatics.
- mathematics
- informatics
- acrobatics
- systematics
- dramatics
- kinematics
- statics
- pragmatics
- numismatics
- aerobatics
Questions about saying chromatics
How do you pronounce chromatics?
Say kroh-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /krəˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatics?
Chromatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: kroh · MAT · iks.
Is chromatics 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 /krəˈmætɪks/ (kruh-MAT-iks).