How to pronounce chronicity
Say it like kro-NIS-ih-tee. Chronicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- kro
- NIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronicity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kroKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chronicity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kro-NIS-ih-tee.
What does chronicity mean?
- The condition of being chronic.
Where does chronicity come from?
From chronic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with chronicity
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Questions about saying chronicity
How do you pronounce chronicity?
Say kro-NIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /krɑˈnɪsɪti/. In British English it is /krɒˈnɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronicity?
Chronicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: kro · NIS · ih · tee.
Is chronicity 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 /krɒˈnɪsɪti/ (kro-NIS-ih-tee).