How to pronounce chronograph
Say it like KRAH-nuh-graf. Chronograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chronograph. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAH
- nuh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chronograph
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KRON-uh-grahf.
What does chronograph mean?
- A device which marks or records time or time intervals.
- A combination of a watch and a stopwatch.
- To make an accurate measurement of the speed of a projectile.
Words that rhyme with chronograph
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chronograph.
Questions about saying chronograph
How do you pronounce chronograph?
Say KRAH-nuh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnəˌɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnəɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronograph?
Chronograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAH). Broken into parts: KRAH · nuh · graf.
Is chronograph 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 /ˈkrɒnəɡrɑːf/ (KRON-uh-grahf).