How to pronounce chronologically
Say it like krah-nuh-LAH-jih-klee. Chronologically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
- krah
- nuh
- LAH
- jih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronologically 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chronologically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kron-uh-LOJ-ih-klee.
What does chronologically mean?
- In a chronological manner; with reference to time.“He had aged but a year chronologically, but in appearance a decade.”
- In sequence according to time.“His chapters are arranged thematically, not chronologically.”
Where does chronologically come from?
From chronological + -ly.
Words that rhyme with chronologically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chronologically.
- psychologically
- biologically
- ideologically
- ecologically
- physiologically
- theologically
- pathologically
- etymologically
Questions about saying chronologically
How do you pronounce chronologically?
Say krah-nuh-LAH-jih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronologically?
Chronologically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: krah · nuh · LAH · jih · klee.
Is chronologically 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 /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ (kron-uh-LOJ-ih-klee).