How to pronounce chronicles
Say it like KRON-ih-kulz. Chronicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronicles 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chronicles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON-ih-kulz.
What does chronicles mean?
- plural of chronicle How to pronounce chronicle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chronicle How to pronounce chronicle
Questions about saying chronicles
How do you pronounce chronicles?
Say KRON-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronicles?
Chronicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · ih · kulz.
Is chronicles 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 /ˈkrɒnɪkəlz/ (KRON-ih-kulz).