How to pronounce chyron
Say it like CHY-run. Chyron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY).
- CHY
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chyron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chyron
American and British speakers say chyron in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪrən/ in the US and /ˈkaɪrɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-ron.
What does chyron mean?
- A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.
- To display (material) on screen by this technology.
- Alternative spelling of ciron (“the itch-mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which infects the skin”).
Where does chyron come from?
Genericization of the trademark Chyron, from Chiron (“centaur of Greek mythology”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with chyron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chyron.
Words that sound like chyron
- chiron
Questions about saying chyron
How do you pronounce chyron?
Say CHY-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪrən/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chyron?
Chyron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY). Broken into parts: CHY · run.
Do Americans and Brits say chyron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪrən/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪrɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chyron?
Chyron sounds the same as chiron in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.