How to pronounce chrysochlorous
Say it like kris-uh-KLOH-rus. Chrysochlorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH).
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- kris
- uh
- KLOH
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysochlorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysochlorous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kris-uh-KLOH-rus.
What does chrysochlorous mean?
- Of a golden yellow / green color
Where does chrysochlorous come from?
From chryso- + chlorous.
Words that rhyme with chrysochlorous
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Questions about saying chrysochlorous
How do you pronounce chrysochlorous?
Say kris-uh-KLOH-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪsəˈkloʊrəs/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪsəˈkləʊrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysochlorous?
Chrysochlorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH). Broken into parts: kris · uh · KLOH · rus.
Is chrysochlorous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkrɪsəˈkləʊrəs/ (kris-uh-KLOH-rus).