How to pronounce chromatophore
Say it like kruh-MAT-uh-for. Chromatophore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- kruh
- MAT
- uh
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatophore 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatophore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kruh-MAT-uh-faw.
What does chromatophore mean?
- A pigment-bearing cell or structure found in certain fish, reptiles, cephalopods, and other animals“Cuttlefish skin contains chromatophores that enable it to change color.”
Where does chromatophore come from?
From chromato- (“color”) + -phore (“bearer”).
Questions about saying chromatophore
How do you pronounce chromatophore?
Say kruh-MAT-uh-for. The American pronunciation is /krəˈmætəˌfɔr/. In British English it is /krəˈmætəˌfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatophore?
Chromatophore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: kruh · MAT · uh · for.
Is chromatophore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /krəˈmætəˌfɔː/ (kruh-MAT-uh-faw).