How to pronounce chthonian
Say it like KTHOH-nee-un. Chthonian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KTHOH).
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US American/ˈkθoʊniən/KTHOH-nee-un
UK British/ˈkθəʊnɪən/KTHOH-neern
- KTHOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chthonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KTHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chthonian
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KTHOH-neern.
What does chthonian mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth.
- A dweller in the mythical underworld.
Questions about saying chthonian
How do you pronounce chthonian?
Say KTHOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkθoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˈkθəʊnɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chthonian?
Chthonian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KTHOH). Broken into parts: KTHOH · nee · un.
Is chthonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkθəʊnɪən/ (KTHOH-neern).