How to pronounce chrome
Say it like KROHM. Chrome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KROHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chrome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROHM.
What does chrome mean?
- another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments
- plate with chromium“chrome bathroom fixtures”
- treat with a chromium compound
Where does chrome come from?
Borrowed from French chrome.
Words that rhyme with chrome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chrome.
Questions about saying chrome
How do you pronounce chrome?
Say KROHM. The American pronunciation is /kroʊm/. In British English it is /krəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrome?
Chrome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KROHM.
Is chrome 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 /krəʊm/ (KROHM).