How to pronounce chronolect
Say it like KRON-oh-lekt. Chronolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- oh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronolect 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chronolect
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRON-oh-lekt.
What does chronolect mean?
- A specific variety of a language at a given time in its history of development.“Koine and Byzantine are chronolects of Greek.”
Where does chronolect come from?
From chrono- (“time”) + -lect (“[language] variety”).
Questions about saying chronolect
How do you pronounce chronolect?
Say KRON-oh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnoʊlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnəʊlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronolect?
Chronolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · oh · lekt.
Is chronolect 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 /ˈkrɒnəʊlɛkt/ (KRON-oh-lekt).