How to pronounce chrysomelid
Say it like kry-soh-MEL-id. Chrysomelid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEL).
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- kry
- soh
- MEL
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysomelid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysomelid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kry-soh-MEL-id.
What does chrysomelid mean?
- Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.
- Belonging or relating to the family Chrysomelidae.
Questions about saying chrysomelid
How do you pronounce chrysomelid?
Say kry-soh-MEL-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌkraɪsoʊˈmɛlɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkraɪsəʊˈmɛlɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysomelid?
Chrysomelid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEL). Broken into parts: kry · soh · MEL · id.
Is chrysomelid 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 /ˌkraɪsəʊˈmɛlɪd/ (kry-soh-MEL-id).