How to pronounce chronicler
Say it like KRON-ih-kler. Chronicler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- ih
- kler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronicler 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.
- klerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chronicler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON-ih-kluh.
What does chronicler mean?
- A person who writes a chronicle or chronicles.
Where does chronicler come from?
From chronicle + -er.
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Questions about saying chronicler
How do you pronounce chronicler?
Say KRON-ih-kler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪklɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnɪklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronicler?
Chronicler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · ih · kler.
Is chronicler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɒnɪklə/ (KRON-ih-kluh).