How to pronounce chromatogram
Say it like kroh-MAT-uh-gram. Chromatogram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- kroh
- MAT
- uh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatogram 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatogram
- 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-MAT-uh-gram.
What does chromatogram mean?
- The visual output from a chromatograph, usually a graphical display or histogram.
Where does chromatogram come from?
From German Chromatogramm, which was coined by Mikhail Tsvet in 1906.
Questions about saying chromatogram
How do you pronounce chromatogram?
Say kroh-MAT-uh-gram. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈmætəɡræm/. In British English it is /krəʊˈmætəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatogram?
Chromatogram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: kroh · MAT · uh · gram.
Is chromatogram 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 /krəʊˈmætəɡræm/ (kroh-MAT-uh-gram).