How to pronounce chrominance
Say it like KROH-mih-nuns. Chrominance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- mih
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrominance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chrominance
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-mih-nuns.
What does chrominance mean?
- The signal used in video systems to convey the picture's color information, separately from the accompanying luma signal.
Where does chrominance come from?
Blend of chroma + luminance.
Questions about saying chrominance
How do you pronounce chrominance?
Say KROH-mih-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmɪnəns/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmɪnəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrominance?
Chrominance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · mih · nuns.
Is chrominance 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 /ˈkrəʊmɪnəns/ (KROH-mih-nuns).