How to pronounce chronics
Say it like KRON-iks. Chronics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chronics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON-iks.
What does chronics mean?
- plural of chronic How to pronounce chronic
Words that rhyme with chronics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chronics.
Questions about saying chronics
How do you pronounce chronics?
Say KRON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronics?
Chronics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · iks.
Is chronics 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 /ˈkrɒnɪks/ (KRON-iks).