How to pronounce chron
Say it like KRON. Chron is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON.
What does chron mean?
- A period of time between two geomagnetic reversals.
Where does chron come from?
Apparently from chrono-, perhaps for resonance with eon.
Words that rhyme with chron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chron.
Questions about saying chron
How do you pronounce chron?
Say KRON. The American pronunciation is /krɑn/. In British English it is /krɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chron?
Chron is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRON.
Is chron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /krɒn/ (KRON).