How to pronounce chronically
Say it like KRAH-nih-kuh-lee. Chronically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkrɑnɪkəli/KRAH-nih-kuh-lee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KRAH
- nih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does chronically mean?
adverb
- In a chronic manner, or to a chronic degree.
- Extremely.
Where does chronically come from?
From chronic + -ally.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with chronically
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Questions about saying chronically
How do you pronounce chronically?
Say KRAH-nih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronically?
Chronically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAH). Broken into parts: KRAH · nih · kuh · lee.