How to pronounce chrysanthemums
Say it like krih-SAN-thuh-mumz. Chrysanthemums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN).
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- krih
- SAN
- thuh
- mumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysanthemums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysanthemums
American and British speakers say chrysanthemums in essentially the same way: /krɪˈsænθəməmz/ in the US and /krɪˈsænθəməmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-SAN-thuh-mumz.
What does chrysanthemums mean?
- plural of chrysanthemum How to pronounce chrysanthemum
Questions about saying chrysanthemums
How do you pronounce chrysanthemums?
Say krih-SAN-thuh-mumz. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈsænθəməmz/. In British English it is /krɪˈsænθəməmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysanthemums?
Chrysanthemums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN). Broken into parts: krih · SAN · thuh · mumz.
Do Americans and Brits say chrysanthemums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈsænθəməmz/ and the British form is /krɪˈsænθəməmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.