How to pronounce chromothriptic
Say it like kroh-muh-THRIP-tik. Chromothriptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THRIP).
- kroh
- muh
- THRIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromothriptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chromothriptic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-muh-THRIP-tik.
What does chromothriptic mean?
- Relating to chromothripsis
Words that rhyme with chromothriptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chromothriptic.
Questions about saying chromothriptic
How do you pronounce chromothriptic?
Say kroh-muh-THRIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkroʊməˈθrɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkrəʊməˈθrɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromothriptic?
Chromothriptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THRIP). Broken into parts: kroh · muh · THRIP · tik.
Is chromothriptic 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 /ˌkrəʊməˈθrɪptɪk/ (kroh-muh-THRIP-tik).