How to pronounce chromo
Say it like KROH-moh. Chromo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromo 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chromo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-moh.
What does chromo mean?
- Of or relating to the chromodomain, a protein structural domain associated with chromatin production
Where does chromo come from?
Shortened from chromodomain.
Words that rhyme with chromo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chromo.
Questions about saying chromo
How do you pronounce chromo?
Say KROH-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromo?
Chromo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · moh.
Is chromo 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 /ˈkrəʊməʊ/ (KROH-moh).