How to pronounce chromium
Say it like KROH-mee-um. Chromium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- mee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromium 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chromium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-mee-um.
What does chromium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-gray, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cr
Questions about saying chromium
How do you pronounce chromium?
Say KROH-mee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmiəm/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromium?
Chromium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · mee · um.
Is chromium 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 /ˈkrəʊmiəm/ (KROH-mee-um).