How to pronounce chronometer
Say it like kroh-NOM-ih-ter. Chronometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
- kroh
- NOM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NOMSay 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chronometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kruh-NOM-uh-tuh.
What does chronometer mean?
- A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day.“A wristwatch costs $20; a chronometer costs $20,000.”
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Questions about saying chronometer
How do you pronounce chronometer?
Say kroh-NOM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈnɑmɪtər/. In British English it is /krəˈnɒmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronometer?
Chronometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: kroh · NOM · ih · ter.
Is chronometer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /krəˈnɒmətə/ (kruh-NOM-uh-tuh).