How to pronounce chronological
Say it like krah-nuh-LAH-jih-kul. Chronological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
- krah
- nuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chronological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kron-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does chronological mean?
- Relating to time, or units of time.“He is 67 in chronological age, but has the mind and body of someone 55.”
- In order of time from the earliest to the latest.“The live report lists all the events in chronological order.”
- Relating to the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur within a story, rather than the order in which they are released.
Where does chronological come from?
From chrono- + -logical or chronology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with chronological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chronological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying chronological
How do you pronounce chronological?
Say krah-nuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronological?
Chronological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: krah · nuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is chronological 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 /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (kron-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).