How to pronounce chronicle
Say it like KRON-ih-kul. Chronicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronicle 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chronicle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON-ih-kul.
What does chronicle mean?
- record in chronological order; make a historical record
- a record or narrative description of past events“a history of France”“he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president”
Words that rhyme with chronicle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chronicle.
Questions about saying chronicle
How do you pronounce chronicle?
Say KRON-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronicle?
Chronicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · ih · kul.
Is chronicle 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 /ˈkrɒnɪkəl/ (KRON-ih-kul).