How to pronounce chromatograph
Say it like kroh-MAT-oh-graf. Chromatograph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- kroh
- MAT
- oh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatograph 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- grafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatograph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- 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-oh-grahf.
What does chromatograph mean?
- A machine that performs chromatography by gas or liquid separation.
- To analyze or separate mixtures using chromatography
Where does chromatograph come from?
From chromato- + -graph.
Questions about saying chromatograph
How do you pronounce chromatograph?
Say kroh-MAT-oh-graf. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈmætoʊˌɡræf/. In British English it is /krəʊˈmætəʊˌɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatograph?
Chromatograph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: kroh · MAT · oh · graf.
Is chromatograph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /krəʊˈmætəʊˌɡrɑːf/ (kroh-MAT-oh-grahf).