How to pronounce chrysoprase
Say it like KRIS-uh-prayz. Chrysoprase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- uh
- prayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysoprase 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.
- prayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysoprase
American and British speakers say chrysoprase in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-uh-prayz.
What does chrysoprase mean?
- A variety of light-green translucent quartz.
Questions about saying chrysoprase
How do you pronounce chrysoprase?
Say KRIS-uh-prayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysoprase?
Chrysoprase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · uh · prayz.
Do Americans and Brits say chrysoprase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.