How to pronounce chronify
Say it like KRON-ih-fy. Chronify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronify 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chronify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRON-ih-fy.
What does chronify mean?
- To become chronic.
Where does chronify come from?
From chronic + -fy.
Questions about saying chronify
How do you pronounce chronify?
Say KRON-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronify?
Chronify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · ih · fy.
Is chronify 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 /ˈkrɒnɪfaɪ/ (KRON-ih-fy).