How to pronounce chrysalism
Say it like KRIS-uh-liz-um. Chrysalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysalism
American and British speakers say chrysalism in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪsəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈkrɪsəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-uh-liz-um.
What does chrysalism mean?
- A state of transition or development.
- A state of dormancy or rest.
- A feeling of sheltered tranquility that comes from being indoors during a thunderstorm.
Where does chrysalism come from?
From chrysalis (“butterfly or moth pupa”) + -ism.
Questions about saying chrysalism
How do you pronounce chrysalism?
Say KRIS-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪsəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪsəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysalism?
Chrysalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say chrysalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪsəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪsəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.