How to pronounce chrysoberyl
Say it like KRIS-uh-ber-ul. Chrysoberyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- uh
- ber
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysoberyl 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.
- berGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysoberyl
American and British speakers say chrysoberyl in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrəl/ in the US and /ˈkrɪsəʊˌbɛrɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-oh-ber-il.
What does chrysoberyl mean?
- A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl₂O₄, used as a gemstone.
Questions about saying chrysoberyl
How do you pronounce chrysoberyl?
Say KRIS-uh-ber-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪsəʊˌbɛrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysoberyl?
Chrysoberyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · uh · ber · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say chrysoberyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪsəʊˌbɛrɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.