How to pronounce chronaxie
Say it like KRON-ak-see. Chronaxie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- ak
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronaxie 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chronaxie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON-ak-see.
What does chronaxie mean?
- The minimum time over which an electric current must be applied in order to stimulate a muscle fiber or nerve cell.
Questions about saying chronaxie
How do you pronounce chronaxie?
Say KRON-ak-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnæksi/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnæksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronaxie?
Chronaxie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · ak · see.
Is chronaxie 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 /ˈkrɒnæksi/ (KRON-ak-see).