How to pronounce chronozone
Say it like KRON-uh-zohn. Chronozone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON).
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- KRON
- uh
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chronozone 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.
- zohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chronozone
- 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-zohn.
What does chronozone mean?
- A group of strata formed during the same chron of geologic time
Where does chronozone come from?
From chrono- + zone.
Questions about saying chronozone
How do you pronounce chronozone?
Say KRON-uh-zohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑnəzoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒnəzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chronozone?
Chronozone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRON). Broken into parts: KRON · uh · zohn.
Is chronozone 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 /ˈkrɒnəzəʊn/ (KRON-uh-zohn).