How to pronounce chronoscope
Say it like KRON-uh-skohp. Chronoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- uh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronoscope 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chronoscope
- 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-uh-skohp.
What does chronoscope mean?
- A highly accurate timekeeping device, an extremely precise chronometer.
- A device able to directly view other times, past or future.
Where does chronoscope come from?
From chrono- + -scope.
Questions about saying chronoscope
How do you pronounce chronoscope?
Say KRON-uh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnəˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnəˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronoscope?
Chronoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · uh · skohp.
Is chronoscope 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 /ˈkrɒnəˌskəʊp/ (KRON-uh-skohp).